Definition

1. Noun:
   • Structure, Composition: The way in which the parts or elements of something are arranged, organized, and interconnected to form a coherent whole. This applies to physical objects, abstract concepts, and artistic works.
   • Fabric, Texture: The physical arrangement and interrelation of the threads, fibers, or particles in a material or substance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Kết cấu của công trình kiến trúc này rất hài hòa. (The structure of this architectural work is very harmonious.)
  • Nhà văn chú trọng đến kết cấu của tiểu thuyết. (The writer focuses on the composition of the novel.)
  • Kết cấu của loại đất này rất xốp. (The texture of this soil type is very porous.)
  • Phân tích kết cấu xã hội. (Analyze the social structure.)

Advanced Usage

• "kết cấu hạ tầng": infrastructure.
  • Đầu tư vào kết cấu hạ tầng là ưu tiên quốc gia. (Investment in infrastructure is a national priority.)
• In technical contexts, "kết cấu" can specifically refer to the hardware of a computer system (e.g., ).

Variants and Related Words

• Cấu trúc (n): Structure, configuration. Often used interchangeably with , but can imply a more schematic or formal arrangement.
• Tổ chức (n): Organization, arrangement (emphasizing the systematic planning).
• Bố cục (n): Composition, layout (often used specifically for visual arts, writing, or spatial arrangement).

Synonyms

• Structure: The arrangement of and relations between the parts of something complex.
• Composition: The way in which something is formed from different elements.
• Fabric: The underlying structure or framework.
• Texture: The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or substance.

Related Terms

• Thuyết kết cấu (n): Structuralism (a theoretical paradigm in philosophy and social science).
• Kết cấu thép (n): Steel structure/framework.
• Kỹ sư kết cấu (n): Structural engineer.

1. Composition, structure, structuring
   • Kết cấu của công trình kiến trúc này rất hài hoà
     The composition of this architectural work is very harmonious
   • Kết cấu của bài văn
     The structure of a literary essay