vôi tam hợp

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • "Tam hợp" lime: A specific type of lime or mortar, traditionally prepared using a mixture of three components. The exact composition can vary but often includes lime, sand, and an additional binding or strengthening agent. It is associated with traditional Vietnamese construction and masonry techniques.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Ngôi nhà cổ được xây bằng vôi tam hợp. (The ancient house was built with tam hợp lime.)
    • Vôi tam hợp có độ bền rất cao. (Tam hợp lime has very high durability.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term is technical and historical, primarily used in contexts discussing traditional architecture, restoration of heritage buildings, or historical construction methods.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vôi (n): lime.
    • Vôi sống cần được tôi trước khi sử dụng. (Quicklime needs to be slaked before use.)
  • Tam hợp (n/adjective): triple combination, triad.
    • Theo phong thủy, tuổi của họ thuộc nhóm tam hợp. (According to feng shui, their ages belong to a tam hợp [harmonious] triad group.)
Synonyms
  • Traditional mortar: A general term for historic binding mixtures used in construction.
  • Lime mortar: Mortar made primarily from lime, sand, and water.
Note on Usage
  • "vôi tam hợp" is a compound noun. The reference definition "xem tam hợp" (see ) indicates that the full meaning is understood by examining the component "tam hợp" (triple combination). Therefore, the term refers specifically to lime-based mortar made from a triad of materials. It is not a commonly used word in everyday modern Vietnamese but is found in specialized contexts.