héc-ta
Definition
- Noun:
- Hectare: A unit of area in the metric system equal to 10,000 square meters or approximately 2.471 acres. It is commonly used to measure large plots of land, such as farms, forests, and parks.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Khu rừng này rộng 50 héc-ta. (This forest is 50 hectares wide.)
- Mỗi héc-ta đất canh tác đều rất quý giá. (Every hectare of arable land is very valuable.)
- Họ sở hữu một trang trại rộng 10 héc-ta. (They own a 10-hectare farm.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in official documents, agricultural reports, and real estate to precisely quantify land area.
- Dự án phát triển khu công nghiệp trên diện tích 500 héc-ta. (The project develops an industrial zone on an area of 500 hectares.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ha: The standard international symbol and common written abbreviation for "héc-ta".
- Lô đất 5 ha. (A 5 ha plot of land.)
Synonyms
- Hectare: The direct English equivalent and synonym.
- 10,000 square meters: The exact metric definition.
- 2.471 acres: The approximate imperial equivalent.
Related Terms
- Mét vuông (m²): Square meter. One hectare equals 10,000 square meters.
- Mẫu: A traditional Vietnamese unit of area. One hectare is approximately equal to 2.778 "mẫu" in Northern Vietnam or 1.736 "mẫu" in Southern Vietnam, depending on the regional definition.
- Công đất: Another traditional unit, primarily used in Southern Vietnam. One hectare equals 10 "công".