mái nhô
Definition
- Noun:
- Overhang / Projecting Eaves: A section of a roof that extends or projects outward beyond the wall of a building, providing shelter from sun and rain.
- Pent Roof / Lean-to Roof: A smaller, secondary roof structure, often with a single slope, that is attached to and projects from the main wall of a building.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mái nhô phía trước che mưa cho lối vào. (The projecting eaves at the front shelter the entrance from rain.)
- Họ xây một mái nhô nhỏ để bảo vệ cửa sổ. (They built a small pent roof to protect the window.)
- Kiến trúc truyền thống thường có mái nhô rộng. (Traditional architecture often features wide overhangs.)
Advanced Usage
- In architectural terminology, "mái nhô" is a specific design element used for both functional protection (weatherproofing) and aesthetic purposes, contributing to the building's silhouette.
Variants and Related Words
- Mái hiên (n): A porch roof or a roofed, open-sided extension, often larger and more integrated than a simple "mái nhô."
- Ô-văng (n): An awning, typically a fabric or metal canopy over a window or door, serving a similar protective function as a "mái nhô."
Synonyms
- Eaves overhang: The projecting lower edge of a roof.
- Pentice: An architectural term for a small, sloping roof or awning.
- Canopy: A roof-like covering, though often freestanding or fabric-based.
Notes
- The term is primarily used in architectural and construction contexts. The French architectural term "sévéronde" provided in the reference is a specific technical term for this feature.