gọng xe

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • The shafts or thills of a cart or wagon: The two long, wooden poles between which a draft animal (like an ox or horse) is harnessed to pull a traditional cart or wagon.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Con trâu được buộc vào gọng xe để kéo. (The buffalo was tied to the cart's shafts to pull it.)
  • Gọng xe bò thường được làm từ gỗ chắc. (Ox-cart shafts are usually made from strong wood.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in historical or rural contexts to describe traditional animal-drawn vehicles. It is less common in modern language, except when referring to such vehicles specifically.

Variants and Related Words

• Xe bò (n): ox-cart.

  • Chiếc xe bò với gọng xe to khỏe. (The ox-cart with its strong, thick shafts.)

• Xe kéo (n): a cart or wagon for pulling.

  • Gọng xe kéo bị gãy trong tai nạn. (The wagon's shaft broke in the accident.)

Synonyms

• Shafts: The long poles of a cart.
• Thills: Another term for the shafts of a vehicle.

Related Idioms

• Chắc như gọng xe: (As strong as cart shafts) An idiom describing something or someone as very sturdy and reliable.
  • Anh ấy khỏe, chắc như gọng xe. (He is strong, as sturdy as cart shafts.)