mái đốc
Definition
- Noun:
- Steeply pitched roof / High-pitched roof: A roof characterized by two large, sloping surfaces that meet at a high central ridge, forming a sharp angle. This traditional design is common in vernacular architecture and is efficient for shedding rain and snow.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Những ngôi nhà cổ ở Hội An thường có mái đốc lợp ngói âm dương. (The ancient houses in Hoi An often have steeply pitched roofs covered with yin-yang tiles.)
- Kiến trúc mái đốc giúp nước mưa thoát nhanh. (The high-pitched roof architecture helps rainwater drain quickly.)
Advanced Usage
- In architectural terminology, "mái đốc" specifically contrasts with flatter or more complex roof styles (like "mái bằng" - flat roof, or "mái chóp" - pyramidal roof). It emphasizes the acute angle and dominant sloping planes.
Variants and Related Words
- Mái nhà (n): roof (general term).
- Mái dốc (n): sloping roof (a more general term for any sloped roof, while "mái đốc" implies a steeper, traditional pitch).
- Đỉnh mái (n): roof ridge (the highest horizontal line of a "mái đốc").
Synonyms
- Pitched roof: A roof with one or more sloping surfaces.
- Gable roof: A roof with two sloping sides that form a triangle at each end.
Related Architectural Terms
- Xà nhà / Rui (n): rafters (the structural beams supporting a "mái đốc").
- Ngói (n): roof tiles (a common covering for a "mái đốc").