lục lăng
Definition
- Adjective:
- Hexagonal: Having six sides and six angles. This is the primary geometric meaning, used to describe the shape of an object.
- Six-sided: A more general descriptive term for any object with six straight edges.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Chòi bán báo lục lăng. (A hexagonal newspaper kiosk.)
- Tòa tháp có một mặt bằng lục lăng. (The tower has a hexagonal floor plan.)
- Anh ấy mua một chiếc bàn lục lăng. (He bought a six-sided table.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily technical or descriptive and is not commonly used in abstract or metaphorical contexts. It is most frequently found in geometry, architecture, and design.
Variants and Related Words
- Hình lục giác (n): Hexagon; the geometric shape itself.
- Học sinh vẽ một hình lục giác. (The student draws a hexagon.)
Synonyms
- Hexagonal: The direct and most precise synonym.
- Six-sided: A descriptive synonym.
Notes on Usage
- "Lục lăng" is a specific descriptive adjective. It is not to be confused with "lục lọi" (to rummage/search) which is a completely different verb.
- It is a neutral term without positive or negative connotations, simply describing a physical property.