tháp nước
Definition
- Noun:
- Water tower: A tall structure, typically a tower, that holds a large tank of water at a height to create pressure for distributing water through pipes to a community or facility.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tháp nước cũ là một biểu tượng của thị trấn. (The old water tower is a landmark of the town.)
- Thành phố đang xây dựng một tháp nước mới để cải thiện áp lực nước. (The city is building a new water tower to improve water pressure.)
- Bồn chứa trên đỉnh tháp nước có thể chứa hàng nghìn lít. (The tank at the top of the water tower can hold thousands of liters.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is a compound noun, formed from "tháp" (tower) and "nước" (water). It specifically refers to the functional infrastructure, not just any tower associated with water.
Variants and Related Words
- Đài nước: (n) A less common synonym for "water tower," sometimes also referring to a drinking fountain or a decorative fountain.
- Bể nước trên cao: (n) An elevated water tank; this phrase describes the function but is not a direct synonym for the structure as a whole.
Synonyms
- Water tower: The direct and most accurate translation.
Related Concepts
- Hệ thống cấp nước: (n) Water supply system.
- Bể chứa nước: (n) Water storage tank/reservoir.