lan can
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Definition
- Noun:
- A barrier, typically a railing or balustrade, constructed along the edge of a raised surface such as a balcony, bridge, staircase, or terrace to prevent falls.
- A handrail or banister specifically on a staircase, designed to provide support.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Đứa bé đứng tựa vào lan can ban công. (The child stood leaning against the balcony railing.)
- Hãy vịn lan can khi đi xuống cầu thang. (Please hold the handrail when going down the stairs.)
- Lan can cây cầu mới được sơn màu trắng. (The parapet of the new bridge was painted white.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "lan can" is a general word for a protective railing. The specific type is often understood from context (e.g., "lan can cầu thang" is a staircase banister, "lan can cầu" is a bridge parapet).
Variants and Related Words
- Tay vịn (n): This word more specifically emphasizes the part of the railing designed to be held by hand (the handrail), often used interchangeably with "lan can" for staircases.
- Tay vịn cầu thang bị lỏng. (The staircase handrail is loose.)
- Thành chắn (n): A broader term for a barrier or guardrail, which can include "lan can" but also applies to other protective barriers (e.g., on a highway).
Synonyms
- Railing: A fence or barrier made of rails and supports.
- Balustrade: A railing supported by a row of small posts (balusters).
- Parapet: A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.
- Banister/Handrail: The rail designed for holding, especially on a staircase.
Related Concepts
- Rào chắn (n): A barrier or fence, typically not used for architectural features like balconies or stairs but for blocking areas (e.g., construction barrier).
- Chấn song (n): The vertical bars or balusters within a "lan can."