tay vịn
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Noun: A handrail or railing is a long, narrow bar, typically fixed to a wall or supported by posts, designed to be held by the hand for support, stability, or safety while walking, especially on stairs, along corridors, or on balconies.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hãy vịn vào tay vịn khi xuống cầu thang. (Hold onto the handrail when going down the stairs.)
- Tay vịn cầu thang mới được làm bằng gỗ sồi. (The new staircase railing is made of oak.)
- Anh ấy dựa người vào tay vịn ban công. (He leaned against the balcony railing.)
Advanced Usage
- In architectural and interior design contexts, "tay vịn" refers specifically to the functional safety component of a stair, ramp, or walkway system.
- It can be used metaphorically to describe something that provides crucial support or guidance.
- Kiến thức cơ bản là tay vịn vững chắc cho nghiên cứu sâu hơn. (Basic knowledge is a solid handrail for deeper research.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lan can (n): This is a broader term for a guardrail or balustrade, which includes the entire protective barrier (the railing, the supporting posts, and sometimes the infill). A "tay vịn" is often the top part of a "lan can" that you hold.
- Lan can bằng kính rất hiện đại. (The glass guardrail is very modern.)
- Thanh vịn (n): A less common synonym for handrail, emphasizing its nature as a bar or rod.
Synonyms
- Handrail: The most direct synonym, focusing on the part you grip.
- Railing: Often used interchangeably, but can refer to the entire structure including supports.
- Banister: Commonly refers to the handrail and its supporting posts on a staircase.
Related Idioms
- Vịn vào tay vịn: Literally "to hold onto the handrail." It is used literally for safety but can imply acting with caution or seeking reliable support in a situation.
- Dự án mới này rất rủi ro, chúng ta cần phải vịn vào tay vịn. (This new project is very risky; we need to hold onto the handrail.)