rường cao
Definition
- Noun:
- High beam (of a house): The primary, longitudinal wooden beam placed at the highest point in the traditional frame of a Vietnamese house, forming the main ridge support for the roof structure.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ngôi nhà gỗ cổ có rường cao được chạm khắc tinh xảo. (The ancient wooden house has a high beam carved with intricate patterns.)
- Kiến trúc sư giải thích vai trò quan trọng của rường cao trong kết cấu mái. (The architect explained the important role of the high beam in the roof structure.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "rường cao" is specific to traditional Vietnamese architecture and carpentry. It is a technical term not commonly used in everyday modern conversation but is essential when discussing historical buildings or wooden house construction.
Variants and Related Words
- Rường (n): A general term for a main beam or principal rafter in a wooden house frame.
- Xà (n): A general term for a beam or girder, often used for horizontal supporting members.
- Kèo (n): A rafter; one of the sloping beams that support the roof, often connected to the "rường".
Synonyms
- Ridge beam: The horizontal beam at the apex of a roof (closest architectural equivalent).
- Main beam: A primary supporting beam.
Related Concepts
- Nhà rường: A style of traditional Vietnamese wooden house characterized by a sophisticated framework of beams and columns, where the "rường cao" is a key component.
- Huế nổi tiếng với những ngôi nhà rường đẹp. (Hue is famous for its beautiful traditional wooden houses.)