thiết lộ
Definition
- Noun (Archaic):
- Railway / Railroad: An old-fashioned term for a permanent way consisting of parallel steel rails along which trains run. It refers to the entire system of tracks, stations, and related infrastructure for train transport.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tuyến thiết lộ Bắc-Nam rất quan trọng cho vận tải. (The North-South railway line is very important for transportation.)
- Dự án xây dựng thiết lộ mới đã được phê duyệt. (The project to build a new railroad has been approved.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thiết lộ" is now considered archaic and is rarely used in modern official or everyday language. It has been almost entirely replaced by the more common contemporary term "đường sắt".
Variants and Related Words
Đường sắt (n): The modern, standard Vietnamese term for railway or railroad.
- Công ty đường sắt Việt Nam (Vietnam Railways Company)
Xe lửa (n): Train (the vehicle that runs on the railway).
- Chúng tôi đi du lịch bằng xe lửa. (We travel by train.)
Synonyms
- Railway: A track made of steel rails for trains.
- Railroad: The American English equivalent for the system of tracks and trains.
Notes on Usage
- "Thiết lộ" is a historical term. You will encounter it primarily in classical literature, historical documents, or very formal, old-fashioned contexts. For all modern communication, learning, and usage, "đường sắt" is the correct and essential term to use.