sống đất
Definition
- Noun:
- A ridge of earth: A long, narrow, and slightly raised section of ground, typically found on a path, road, or field, formed by natural settling or erosion.
- A hump in the ground: A small, rounded elevation of earth on a surface that is otherwise relatively flat.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Xe đạp xóc nảy vì phải đi qua mấy cái sống đất. (The bicycle jolted because it had to go over several ridges of earth.)
- Con đường làng có nhiều sống đất, đi lại rất khó khăn. (The village road has many humps in the ground, making travel very difficult.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used to describe an uneven, poorly maintained road surface. It highlights a physical obstacle or inconvenience for travel, especially on bicycles, motorbikes, or carts.
Variants and Related Words
- Ổ gà (n): A pothole (a hole or depression in the road surface).
- Đường có nhiều ổ gà hơn cả sống đất. (The road has more potholes than ridges.)
Synonyms
- Ridge
- Hump
- Berm (in some contexts)
Related Idioms
- While not a direct idiom, the phrase "" (literally: "buffalo back road") is a related concept describing a very rough, uneven road with many ridges and dips, similar to a buffalo's spine.