mương phai
Definition
- Noun:
- Irrigation ditch; irrigation canal: A man-made channel or small canal dug in the ground to direct water from a natural source (like a river or stream) to fields for agricultural purposes. It is a common feature in rural landscapes for watering crops, especially rice paddies.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nông dân đang nạo vét mương phai để chuẩn bị cho vụ mùa mới. (Farmers are dredging the irrigation ditch to prepare for the new crop season.)
- Nước từ con suối được dẫn vào các mương phai quanh làng. (Water from the stream is channeled into the irrigation canals around the village.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "mương phai" specifically implies a water channel used for the beneficial distribution of water to farmland. It is distinct from a "mương thoát nước" (drainage ditch), which is for removing excess water.
Variants and Related Words
- Mương (n): A general term for a ditch, trench, or channel. "Mương phai" is a specific type of .
- Phai (n): This word can refer to a small, simple dam or weir, often made of earth and wood, built across a stream to raise the water level and divert it into a canal. Thus, "mương phai" is essentially the ditch leading from a .
- Kênh (n): A larger canal or channel, typically bigger and more permanent than a .
- Máng nước (n): A water trough, often above ground and made of concrete or metal, used to convey water.
Synonyms
- Irrigation channel
- Water ditch
- Diversion canal
Related Concepts
- Hệ thống thủy lợi: Irrigation system. A is a key component of a traditional irrigation system.
- Dẫn thủy nhập điền: A phrase meaning "to lead water into the fields," describing the primary function of a .