mái hắt
Definition
- Noun:
- Eaves (specifically, a short, overhanging eave): In architecture, a short, sloping roof section that projects from a wall, typically above a window or door, designed to direct rainwater away from the opening and the wall below it.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cửa sổ có mái hắt sẽ hạn chế nước mưa hắt vào trong nhà. (A window with an eave will limit rainwater from splashing inside the house.)
- Kiến trúc sư thiết kế thêm mái hắt phía trên cửa ra vào. (The architect designed an additional overhanging eave above the entrance door.)
Advanced Usage
- In traditional and modern Vietnamese architecture, the is a functional element for weather protection. Its design, length, and angle can also contribute significantly to the aesthetic style of the building.
Variants and Related Words
- Mái hiên (n): A veranda roof or a longer, more substantial roof overhang, often supported by columns, used to shade a terrace or walkway.
- Ô văng (n): A concrete or metal awning or canopy, often functioning similarly to a but constructed as a distinct slab or panel.
Synonyms
- Overhanging eave: A roof edge that projects beyond the wall.
- Weather ledge: A projecting structure to shield from rain.
- Drip ledge: A ledge that causes water to drip off away from the wall.
Related Terms
- Hắt nước: The action of water splashing or being deflected, which the is designed to prevent.
- Thoát nước mái: Roof drainage, the system for which the is a component.