Definition

1. Noun:
   • Coffin brick: A type of large, long, and thick brick, named for its resemblance to a traditional coffin used for petitions or documents. It is primarily used in construction for building walls, especially thick or load-bearing structures.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ngôi thành cổ được xây bằng gạch hòm sớ. (The ancient citadel was built with coffin bricks.)
  • Loại gạch hòm sớ này rất chắc chắn. (This type of coffin brick is very sturdy.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is historical and architectural, describing a specific, traditional brick format no longer in common use. It is often encountered in texts about historical Vietnamese construction or restoration projects.

Variants and Related Words

• Gạch ống sớ (n): An alternative name for the same type of brick.
  • Gạch ống sớ thường thấy trong các công trình thời Nguyễn. (Gạch ống sớ is often seen in structures from the Nguyễn dynasty.)

Synonyms

• Large format brick: A descriptive term for bricks of substantial size.
• Structural brick: A brick used primarily for load-bearing walls.

Notes on Usage

• "Gạch hòm sớ" is a specialized, archaic term. In modern construction contexts, more generic terms like "gạch xây" (building brick) or specifications of size are used.