mét hệ
Definition
- Noun:
- The metric system: A decimal system of weights and measures based on the meter as the fundamental unit of length.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hầu hết các quốc gia trên thế giới sử dụng mét hệ. (Most countries in the world use the metric system.)
- Khoa học hiện đại chủ yếu dựa vào mét hệ. (Modern science primarily relies on the metric system.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "mét hệ" is a direct translation and compound of "mét" (meter) and "hệ" (system). It is a technical term, most commonly used in formal, scientific, or educational contexts to refer to the system as a whole.
Variants and Related Words
- Hệ mét: This is a more common and slightly less formal variant with the same meaning as "mét hệ".
- Anh quốc đã chuyển đổi sang hệ mét. (The UK has converted to the metric system.)
- Hệ thống đo lường mét: A more descriptive phrase meaning "the metric measurement system".
Synonyms
- Metric system: The international decimal system of measurement.
- SI (Système International d'Unités): The modern, standardized form of the metric system.
Related Terms
- Mét (m): The base unit of length.
- Kilôgam (kg): The base unit of mass.
- Giây (s): The base unit of time.
- Đơn vị đo lường: Measurement unit.