trán cửa
Definition
- Noun:
- Lintel: A horizontal structural beam, typically made of wood, stone, or concrete, that spans the top of a door or window opening to support the load from the structure above it.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trán cửa bằng gỗ này rất chắc chắn. (This wooden lintel is very sturdy.)
- Kiến trúc sư đã thiết kế một trán cửa bằng đá granite. (The architect designed a granite lintel.)
- Vết nứt trên trán cửa cho thấy có vấn đề về kết cấu. (The crack in the lintel indicates a structural problem.)
Advanced Usage
- In classical and traditional architecture, the lintel (trán cửa) is often a distinct and decorated architectural element.
- Ngôi đền cổ có những trán cửa được chạm khắc tinh xảo. (The ancient temple has exquisitely carved lintels.)
Variants and Related Words
- Đà ngang / Xà ngang cửa: Alternative technical terms for a lintel or beam above a door.
- Ô cửa: Refers to the entire window or door opening, which includes the lintel as its top part.
Synonyms
- Header: A structural member in framing that serves a similar purpose over an opening.
- Beam: A general term for a long, sturdy piece of material used as support.
Related Terms
- Bậc cửa: Threshold (the bottom part of a doorway).
- Khung cửa: Door frame (the entire surrounding structure).