tay co
Definition
- Noun:
- Carrying yoke: A wooden crosspiece, typically with a rope or cord attached, that is fastened across the open top of a bucket or barrel to allow it to be carried on a shoulder pole (đòn gánh).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Người bán hàng rong buộc dây vào tay co để gánh hai thùng nước. (The street vendor tied ropes to the carrying yokes to carry two water buckets on a shoulder pole.)
- Thùng gỗ có tay co chắc chắn sẽ dễ gánh hơn. (A wooden bucket with a sturdy carrying yoke is easier to carry with a pole.)
Advanced Usage
- The is a specific component of traditional Vietnamese carrying equipment, used in conjunction with an (shoulder pole) and (rope). Its primary function is to secure the load and distribute weight.
Variants and Related Words
- Đòn gánh (n): shoulder pole; the long, flexible pole placed across the shoulders from which loads are suspended.
- Quang gánh (n): the complete set for carrying, including the shoulder pole (), ropes, and the buckets/baskets with their yokes ().
Synonyms
- Yoke (specifically for buckets/barrels).
- Carrying handle (descriptive).
Related Cultural Context
- The is an integral part of traditional Vietnamese manual transport, often seen in historical depictions, rural life, and with street vendors. It represents a practical method for carrying heavy or liquid loads evenly balanced on a shoulder pole.