thủy lộ
Definition
- Noun:
- Waterway: A navigable route for boats and ships, such as a river, canal, or channel.
- Sea lane / shipping route: A designated route for maritime traffic across a sea or ocean.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sông Mekong là một thủy lộ quan trọng. (The Mekong River is an important waterway.)
- Tàu container phải tuân theo các thủy lộ quốc tế. (Container ships must follow international shipping lanes.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is formal and is primarily used in geographical, logistical, military, and economic contexts to discuss transportation and navigation.
Variants and Related Words
- Đường thủy (n): This is a more common and general synonym for "waterway" or "water route."
- Hải lộ (n): Sea route; specifically refers to oceanic passages.
Synonyms
- Waterway: A body of water forming a route for travel.
- Shipping lane: A regular route used by ships.
- Sea route: A navigable passage used for travel across the sea.
Related Terms
- Giao thông đường thủy (n): Waterway traffic or water transport.
- Hàng hải (n): Maritime navigation or seafaring.