gỗ tròn
Definition
- Noun:
- Round wood, log: Refers to wood that has been cut from a tree trunk and retains its natural cylindrical shape, typically with the bark removed or partially removed. It is a raw material used in woodworking, construction, and for making pulp.
- Timber in the round: A forestry and lumber industry term for sections of tree trunks that have been felled and bucked (cut into lengths) but not yet sawn into planks or otherwise processed.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà máy này nhập khẩu gỗ tròn từ các nước nhiệt đới. (This factory imports round wood from tropical countries.)
- Họ chất đống gỗ tròn bên cạnh xưởng cưa. (They piled up the logs next to the sawmill.)
- Gỗ tròn thường được dùng để sản xuất giấy và ván ép. (Round timber is often used to produce paper and plywood.)
Advanced Usage
- "gỗ tròn xẻ": Sawn timber or lumber. This phrase indicates the next stage of processing where round wood is cut into boards.
- Sau khi được vận chuyển, gỗ tròn sẽ trở thành gỗ tròn xẻ. (After being transported, round wood will become sawn timber.)
Variants and Related Words
- Log (n): A shorter, thick piece of wood from a tree trunk. Often used interchangeably with "gỗ tròn" but can imply a piece ready for burning or specific use.
- Timber (n): Wood prepared for use in building and carpentry. This is a broader term that can include processed wood.
- Billet (n): A short, thick piece of wood, often a specific type of log. This is a close equivalent to the French "bille" referenced.
- Gỗ hộp (n): Squared timber, wood that has been cut to have rectangular sides.
- Gỗ xẻ (n): Sawn wood, lumber.
Synonyms
- Cây gỗ đã đốn hạ: Felled tree.
- Khúc gỗ: Section of a log, a chunk of wood.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
Note: As "gỗ tròn" is a noun compound, it does not have phrasal verbs. Related action phrases include: - Khai thác gỗ tròn: To harvest/extract round wood. - Vận chuyển gỗ tròn: To transport logs. - Xẻ gỗ tròn: To saw logs.
Related Idioms
Note: There are no common idioms specifically using the term "gỗ tròn". General idioms about wood include: - Cứng như gỗ: As hard as wood; very stubborn or inflexible. - Gỗ tốt không sợ mọt: Good wood is not afraid of termites; meaning a person of good character can withstand slander.