thanh cỡ
Definition
- Noun:
- Leading: In typography and printing, "thanh cỡ" refers to a thin strip of metal (or other material) used to create space between lines of type. This space is called "leading" (pronounced 'ledding') in English.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà in sử dụng các thanh cỡ khác nhau để điều chỉnh khoảng cách dòng. (The print shop uses different leads to adjust line spacing.)
- Để văn bản dễ đọc hơn, hãy tăng thanh cỡ. (To make the text more readable, increase the leading.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is technical and primarily used in the context of traditional typesetting and printing. In modern digital design, the concept is still called "leading" or "line spacing," but the physical "thanh cỡ" is no longer used.
Variants and Related Words
- Interline (v): To insert space between lines.
- Leading (n): The standard English term for the space between lines of type, named after the strips of lead used in letterpress printing.
Synonyms
- Lead (in printing context)
- Space bar (in a specific, mechanical sense)
- Line spacer
Notes on Usage
- "Thanh cỡ" is a highly specialized term. In most modern contexts involving word processors or graphic design software, the English term "leading" or the phrase "line spacing" is used, even when speaking Vietnamese.
- The reference definition "interligne" is the French word for "leading" or "interlinear space," confirming its technical nature.