triêng
Definition
- Noun:
- A yoke: A wooden bar or frame used to connect two draft animals, such as oxen or water buffaloes, at the neck, enabling them to pull a load together.
- A carrying pole: A pole, typically made of bamboo or wood, carried across the shoulders to balance and transport loads hung from its ends.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Con trâu đứng trong đòn triêng. (The buffalo stands in the yoke.)
- Bà ấy gánh nước bằng đòn triêng. (She carries water using a carrying pole.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "triêng" is considered archaic in modern Vietnamese. In contemporary usage, the word "quang" or the phrase "đòn gánh" (for a carrying pole) is more commonly used.
- Người nông dân dùng quang để buộc trâu vào cày. (The farmer uses a yoke to tether the buffalo to the plow.)
Variants and Related Words
- Đòn triêng (n): This is the full, traditional phrase meaning "yoke" or "carrying pole."
- Quang (n): The modern, more common synonym for a yoke.
- Đòn gánh (n): The modern, more common term for a carrying pole.
Synonyms
- Yoke: A wooden crosspiece fastened over the necks of two animals.
- Carrying pole: A pole used for carrying loads on the shoulders.
Notes on Usage
- "Triêng" is primarily found in historical texts, folk poetry, or regional dialects. It is important for learners to recognize it but to use "quang" or "đòn gánh" in active vocabulary for clear communication.