trường bay
Definition
- Noun:
- Airfield / Aerodrome: A defined area of land or water used for the takeoff, landing, and maintenance of aircraft. This term is an older, more formal, or technical synonym for "sân bay" (airport), often implying a facility that may be smaller or less developed than a major commercial airport.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Máy bay nhỏ đã hạ cánh xuống một trường bay cũ. (The small plane landed at an old airfield.)
- Trường bay này chỉ phục vụ cho máy bay tư nhân. (This aerodrome only serves private aircraft.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "trường bay" is considered somewhat dated or formal in modern everyday Vietnamese, where "sân bay" is the standard and more common term. It may still be encountered in historical contexts, technical documents, or certain formal registers.
Variants and Related Words
- Sân bay (n): Airport. The modern, standard term for any airport, from large international hubs to small local ones.
- Chúng tôi đang trên đường ra sân bay. (We are on our way to the airport.)
Synonyms
- Airfield: A piece of land where aircraft can take off and land.
- Aerodrome: A term, common in British and technical usage, for a location from which aircraft operations take place.
- Airstrip: A basic airfield, often just a runway without extensive facilities.
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