Definition

Noun: - Terraced fields: A type of farmland constructed on the slopes of hills or mountains, where the land is carved and leveled into a series of flat, step-like layers to prevent soil erosion and facilitate the cultivation of crops, most commonly rice.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ruộng bậc thang ở Sa Pa là một cảnh quan nổi tiếng của Việt Nam. (The terraced fields in Sa Pa are a famous landscape of Vietnam.)
  • Người dân tộc H'Mông đã tạo ra những thửa ruộng bậc thang này từ nhiều thế kỷ trước. (The H'Mong people created these terraced fields many centuries ago.)
  • Ruộng bậc thang giúp giữ nước và đất trên các sườn đồi dốc. (Terraced fields help retain water and soil on steep hillsides.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is a compound noun. In technical or geographical contexts, it is directly translated and understood as "terraced fields" or "terrace farming."
  • Kỹ thuật canh tác ruộng bậc thang rất phù hợp với vùng núi. (The terrace farming technique is very suitable for mountainous regions.)

Variants and Related Words

• Canh tác ruộng bậc thang (n): Terrace farming; the agricultural practice of cultivating crops on terraced fields.
  • Canh tác ruộng bậc thang đòi hỏi nhiều công sức bảo trì. (Terrace farming requires a lot of maintenance effort.)

Synonyms

• Terraced farmland: Land on slopes that has been formed into terraces for agriculture.
• Step fields: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the step-like appearance.

Related Concepts

• Terracing (n): The process or technique of creating terraced fields.
  • Terracing is an ancient method of soil conservation.
• Rice terraces: A specific term for terraced fields used in rice cultivation.
  • The rice terraces in the Philippines are a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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