gạch bát tràng
Definition
- Noun:
- Bát Tràng brick/tile: A specific type of high-quality, square ceramic tile or brick, historically produced in Bát Tràng village. It is characterized by its thickness, careful firing process, and durability, traditionally used for flooring in houses and courtyards.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sân nhà ông ấy được lát bằng gạch Bát Tràng cổ. (His house's courtyard is paved with antique Bát Tràng tiles.)
- Gạch Bát Tràng có độ bền rất cao. (Bát Tràng bricks have very high durability.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "gạch Bát Tràng" often implies not just a functional building material but also a cultural artifact representing traditional Vietnamese craftsmanship. In modern contexts, it may refer to reproduction tiles made in the traditional style.
- Kiến trúc sư muốn sử dụng gạch Bát Tràng để tôn lên vẻ đẹp truyền thống cho ngôi nhà. (The architect wants to use Bát Tràng tiles to highlight the traditional beauty of the house.)
Variants and Related Words
- Gạch lát (n): paving tile/brick (general term).
- Gạch men (n): glazed tile (a different, often modern, type of tile).
- Gốm Bát Tràng (n): Bát Tràng pottery (the broader category of ceramics from the village).
Synonyms
- Ceramic paving tile
- Terracotta tile (when referring to its unglazed, earthenware quality)
Related Concepts
- Làng Bát Tràng: Bát Tràng village, a famous traditional ceramic and pottery craft village near Hanoi, Vietnam, which gives the tile its name and origin.
- Lát nền: to pave a floor.