Definition

Noun: * Main rope (of a fishing net): The primary, central, or strongest rope that forms the core structure of a net, such as a fishing net, to which the mesh is attached. This is the core, literal meaning. * Framework, main structure: By extension, it refers to the fundamental structure, order, or set of main principles that form the basis of something, such as social order or a system of rules.

Usage Examples

• As "main rope":
  • Ngư dân kiểm tra sợi giềng lưới trước khi ra khơi. (The fisherman checks the net's main rope before going out to sea.)
  • Sợi giềng bị đứt khiến cả mẻ lưới hỏng. (The broken main rope ruined the entire net catch.)
• As "framework/main structure":
  • Ông ấy là người nắm giềng mối trong gia đình. (He is the one who holds the main structure [of order] in the family.)
  • Mất giềng mối, xã hội sẽ hỗn loạn. (Without a framework [of order], society will be chaotic.)

Advanced Usage

• "Giềng mối": This is a common compound noun meaning "order, discipline, the fundamental rules or structure that keeps things organized." It is often used in social, familial, or organizational contexts.
  • Gia đình ấy rất có giềng mối. (That family has very good order/discipline.)
• "Nắm giềng mối": To hold the reins, to be in charge of maintaining order or the main structure.
  • Bà nội là người nắm giềng mối trong nhà. (The grandmother is the one who holds the reins in the house.)

Variants and Related Words

• Rường (n): This is a variant spelling/word often used interchangeably with "giềng," especially in the sense of "framework" or "main structure" (e.g., - pillars and beams, meaning core structure).
• Dây (n): A general word for "rope, string, cord." "Giềng" is a specific type of .
• Lưới (n): Net. "Giềng" is a part of the .

Synonyms

• Dây chính (n): Main rope/cable.
• Trục chính (n): Main axis, central pillar (used figuratively).
• Kỷ cương (n): Discipline, rules (closer in meaning to "giềng mối").

Related Phrases

• Đầu mối (n): The main connection point, the hub. Often paired with "giềng" as "giềng mối."
• Nề nếp (n): Routine, order, discipline (similar to "giềng mối" but often about daily habits).

Related Idioms

• "Trên kính dưới nhường" / "Có trên có dưới": These idioms describe a well-ordered hierarchy or respect within a structure, relating to the concept of "giềng mối."
• "Mất phương hướng": To lose one's way/direction. This contrasts with having a clear "giềng mối."

1. Main rope (of a fishing-net)