mây ti tầng
Definition
- Noun (Meteorology):
- Cirrostratus: A type of high-altitude cloud that appears as a thin, whitish veil or sheet, often covering the entire sky. It is composed of ice crystals and can cause halo phenomena around the sun or moon.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bầu trời phủ đầy mây ti tầng, báo hiệu thời tiết có thể thay đổi. (The sky is covered with cirrostratus, indicating the weather may change.)
- Khi thấy mây ti tầng, đôi khi bạn có thể nhìn thấy quầng sáng quanh mặt trời. (When you see cirrostratus, you can sometimes see a halo around the sun.)
Advanced Usage
- Meteorological Context: "Mây ti tầng" is a technical term used in weather forecasting and aviation. Its presence often indicates the approach of a warm front and potential precipitation within the next 12-24 hours.
- Sự xuất hiện của mây ti tầng là một chỉ báo quan trọng cho các nhà dự báo thời tiết. (The appearance of cirrostratus is an important indicator for weather forecasters.)
Variants and Related Words
- Mây ti (n): Cirrus cloud. A high, wispy cloud.
- Mây tầng (n): Stratus cloud. A low, uniform, gray cloud layer.
- Mây ti tích (n): Cirrocumulus cloud. A high cloud appearing as small, white patches or ripples.
Synonyms
- Cirro-stratus: The direct Latin-derived scientific term.
- High sheet cloud: A descriptive, non-technical synonym.
Related Meteorological Terms
- Frontal system: A weather system often associated with the formation of cirrostratus clouds.
- Halo: An optical phenomenon, a ring of light around the sun or moon, frequently caused by the ice crystals in cirrostratus clouds.