phù kiều
Definition
- Noun:
- Floating bridge: A temporary or movable bridge that is supported by pontoons or boats on the surface of the water.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Quân đội nhanh chóng dựng một phù kiều để vượt sông. (The army quickly erected a floating bridge to cross the river.)
- Phù kiều là một giải pháp linh hoạt cho giao thông đường thủy. (A floating bridge is a flexible solution for waterway traffic.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is considered archaic in modern Vietnamese. In contemporary technical or military contexts, the term "cầu phao" is far more commonly used to mean "floating bridge."
Variants and Related Words
- Cầu phao (n): The modern and standard term for a floating bridge or pontoon bridge.
- Cầu phao tạm thời đã được tháo dỡ. (The temporary pontoon bridge has been dismantled.)
Synonyms
- Pontoon bridge: A bridge floating on pontoons.
- Floating bridge: A bridge supported by floating structures.
Notes on Usage
- The word "phù kiều" is of Sino-Vietnamese origin (浮橋). It is primarily encountered in historical texts, classical literature, or in very formal, archaic contexts. For all practical purposes, "cầu phao" should be used.