trang cụ
Definition
- Noun:
- Tools / Equipment: A collective term for the complete set of tools, implements, or apparatus required for a specific trade, craft, or task. It emphasizes the practical instruments needed to perform work.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh thợ mộc kiểm tra lại trang cụ trước khi bắt đầu công việc. (The carpenter checked his tools before starting the work.)
- Phòng thí nghiệm được trang bị trang cụ hiện đại. (The laboratory is equipped with modern equipment.)
- Trang cụ leo núi của họ rất chuyên nghiệp. (Their mountain climbing gear is very professional.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is formal and is often used in technical, industrial, or craft contexts to refer to a full suite of tools rather than a single item.
Variants and Related Words
Dụng cụ (n): A more common and general term for "tool" or "implement."
- Anh ấy mua một bộ dụng cụ sửa chữa. (He bought a repair tool kit.)
Công cụ (n): Often translates as "tool," but can have a broader meaning, including conceptual tools like software.
- Máy tính là một công cụ làm việc quan trọng. (The computer is an important work tool.)
Thiết bị (n): Typically refers to "equipment" or "devices," often larger or more complex than simple hand tools.
- Thiết bị y tế ở bệnh viện này rất tốt. (The medical equipment in this hospital is very good.)
Synonyms
- Toolkit: A set of tools.
- Gear: Equipment for a particular activity.
- Implements: Tools or instruments used for a purpose.
Notes on Usage
- "Trang cụ" is a somewhat formal and less frequently used term in everyday conversation compared to "dụng cụ". It is more likely to be encountered in written technical manuals, professional descriptions, or historical contexts.
- It carries a connotation of a complete or proper set of tools necessary for a specific job or craft.