ván địa
Definition
- Noun:
- The bottom plank of a coffin: The specific wooden board that forms the base or lower part of a traditional coffin.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Khi đóng quan tài, tấm ván địa phải thật chắc chắn. (When building a coffin, the bottom plank must be very sturdy.)
- Người thợ mộc đang đẽo tấm ván địa. (The carpenter is carving the coffin's bottom plank.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is highly specific and is used almost exclusively in the context of traditional coffin-making, carpentry, or funeral rites. It is not used in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Quan tài (n): coffin, casket.
- Nắp quan tài (n): coffin lid.
- Ván (n): plank, board.
Synonyms
- Coffin bottom: The base of a coffin.
- Burial casket base: The lower part of a burial casket.
Notes on Usage
- "Ván địa" is a technical term. In modern contexts, more general terms like (coffin bottom) may be understood, but remains the precise term for the wooden board itself.
- The word carries a solemn and formal tone due to its association with death and burial.