Definition

1. Noun:
   • Waterway: A natural or artificial route for travel and transport by water, such as a river, canal, or sea lane.
   • Sea route / river route: A specific navigable path across a sea or along a river.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tàu hàng đi theo thủy đạo này. (The cargo ship travels along this waterway.)
  • Thủy đạo này nối liền hai thành phố lớn. (This waterway connects two major cities.)
  • Khám phá thủy đạo trên sông Mekong. (Explore the river route on the Mekong.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is considered literary or somewhat archaic in modern Vietnamese, often found in historical or poetic contexts.
• It can imply a formally recognized or established route for maritime or riverine navigation.

Variants and Related Words

• Đường thủy (n): The more common modern term for "waterway" or "water route."

  • Vận tải đường thủy rất quan trọng. (Water transport is very important.)

• Hải trình (n): Refers specifically to a sea voyage or sea route.

  • Hải trình từ Việt Nam sang Singapore. (The sea route from Vietnam to Singapore.)

Synonyms

• Waterway: A body of water serving as a route for travel.
• Sea lane: A regular route for ships at sea.
• Navigable channel: A deep enough passage for boats or ships.

Related Idioms

• While there are no direct idioms with "thủy đạo," the concept is central to the classical poetic line referenced in the source material, contrasting land and water routes for travel.