Definition

1. Noun:
   • Watchtower: A tall structure built for observation, guarding, or combat purposes. It is typically constructed in high positions to provide a wide field of vision.
   • Guard post/box: A structure, often elevated, used for surveillance and security duties.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Người lính đứng gác trên tháp canh. (The soldier stands guard on the watchtower.)
  • Tháp canh được xây dựng dọc theo biên giới. (The watchtowers were built along the border.)
  • Từ tháp canh, họ có thể quan sát toàn bộ khu vực. (From the guard post, they could observe the entire area.)

Advanced Usage

• "canh giữ từ tháp canh": to guard/watch from a watchtower.
  • Họ thay phiên nhau canh giữ từ tháp canh suốt đêm. (They took turns guarding from the watchtower throughout the night.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chòi canh (n): A simpler, often smaller, watch post or guard hut. This is a close synonym but may imply a less permanent or fortified structure than "tháp canh".
  • Chòi canh được dựng tạm bằng tre. (The watch post was temporarily built from bamboo.)
• Vọng gác (n): An elevated lookout or observation post. This term emphasizes the observation function.
• Tháp (n): Tower. This is the root word, referring to any tall, narrow structure.

Synonyms

• Watchtower: The most direct English equivalent.
• Lookout tower: Emphasizes the observation aspect.
• Guard tower: Emphasizes the defensive or security aspect.
• Observation post: A general term for a position from which to watch an area.

Related Phrases

• Trạm canh (n): Guard station. This can be a broader term that may or may not be an elevated tower.
• Đài quan sát (n): Observation deck/platform. This term is often used for civilian or scientific observation points, not specifically for military or security guarding.

noun

1. watch-tower, guardian box