nhà lầu
Definition
- Noun:
- Multi-story house, building with floors: A house or building constructed with multiple levels or stories, typically made of durable materials like brick or concrete. It often implies a structure that is more substantial and permanent than a single-story house.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Khu phố này có nhiều nhà lầu mới xây. (This neighborhood has many newly built multi-story houses.)
- Gia đình họ chuyển đến sống trong một căn nhà lầu ba tầng. (Their family moved to live in a three-story house.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "nhà lầu" traditionally contrasts with "nhà tranh" (thatched house) or "nhà lá" (leaf house), emphasizing its solid, modern construction. In contemporary usage, it is often synonymous with "nhà gác" or "nhà tầng".
- It can sometimes carry a connotation of prosperity or higher social status compared to a single-story dwelling.
Variants and Related Words
- Nhà gác (n): A very close synonym, meaning a house with an upper floor or attic.
- Nhà tầng (n): A more modern and general term for a multi-story building.
- Biệt thự (n): Villa; a larger, often luxurious, detached house, which may be a .
- Tòa nhà (n): Building; a broader term that includes large structures like offices and apartments.
Synonyms
- Ngôi nhà nhiều tầng: Multi-story house (descriptive phrase).
- Nhà có gác: House with an upper floor.
Related Idioms
- Nhà lầu xe hơi: (Lit. multi-story house and car) A phrase symbolizing material success and a comfortable, modern lifestyle.
- Anh ấy mơ ước một cuộc sống nhà lầu xe hơi. (He dreams of a life with a big house and a car.)
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