mũi đất
Definition
- Noun:
- A point of land projecting into a body of water: A narrow, elongated piece of land that extends from a coastline into the sea, a lake, or a river. It is a geographical feature.
- A cape; a promontory: A larger, more prominent headland or point of land, often with a significant effect on navigation or weather.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Con tàu đi vòng qua mũi đất. (The ship sailed around the cape.)
- Ngọn hải đăng được xây trên một mũi đất nhô ra biển. (The lighthouse was built on a point of land jutting out to sea.)
- Mũi đất này là nơi quan sát chim di cư lý tưởng. (This headland is an ideal place for observing migratory birds.)
Advanced Usage
- Geographical Term: Used in geography, navigation, and descriptions of landscapes.
- Mũi đất tạo thành một vịnh nhỏ được bảo vệ. (The cape forms a small, sheltered bay.)
Variants and Related Words
- Mũi (n): Literally "nose," used metaphorically for a point or tip. In geography, it can be synonymous with 'mũi đất' for a smaller point.
- mũi Cà Mau (the tip of Cà Mau)
- Bán đảo (n): Peninsula (a larger landform almost entirely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland).
- Mỏm đá (n): A rocky outcrop or crag, which may form a 'mũi đất'.
Synonyms
- Đầu đất: (Less common) Headland.
- Mũi nhọn (của đất liền): (Descriptive) The pointed tip of the land.
Related Phrases
- Vùng mũi đất: The cape area.
- Thời tiết vùng mũi đất thường khắc nghiệt. (The weather in the cape area is often harsh.)
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Point, cape
