Definition

1. Noun:
   • Watchtower: A tall structure, often part of a fortification or wall, from which guards can observe the surrounding area for enemies, fires, or other dangers. It is synonymous with "vọng gác."

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Quân lính canh gác trên vọng tiêu. (Soldiers stood guard on the watchtower.)
  • Ngọn lửa được nhìn thấy từ vọng tiêu. (The fire was seen from the watchtower.)

Advanced Usage

• This is a literary or historical term. In modern Vietnamese, "vọng gác" or "tháp canh" are more commonly used for "watchtower."

Variants and Related Words

• Vọng gác (n): Watchtower, guard post. The more common synonym.
• Tháp canh (n): Watchtower, observation tower.

Synonyms

• Watchtower: A tower from which observation is kept.
• Observation post: A position from which to watch an area.

Notes on Usage

• Register: The word "vọng tiêu" is considered rare and is primarily found in historical or literary contexts. It is not used in everyday modern conversation.