vạch nối
Definition
- Noun:
- Hyphen: A short dash (-) used to join words or parts of words together, or to indicate a break at the end of a line in writing.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong tiếng Anh, từ "mother-in-law" có hai vạch nối. (In English, the word "mother-in-law" has two hyphens.)
- Khi viết, đôi khi bạn cần dùng vạch nối để nối các từ ghép. (When writing, you sometimes need to use a hyphen to join compound words.)
- Hãy đặt vạch nối ở cuối dòng nếu từ quá dài. (Place a hyphen at the end of the line if the word is too long.)
Advanced Usage
- As a concept in grammar and typography: The "vạch nối" is a specific punctuation mark with standardized rules for creating compound modifiers, avoiding ambiguity, and dividing syllables.
- Sử dụng vạch nối trong cụm "state-of-the-art technology" là rất quan trọng. (Using hyphens in the phrase "state-of-the-art technology" is very important.)
Variants and Related Words
Dấu gạch nối (n): Another common term for "hyphen" in Vietnamese. It is synonymous with "vạch nối."
- "Dấu gạch nối" và "vạch nối" có nghĩa giống nhau. ("Dấu gạch nối" and "vạch nối" have the same meaning.)
Dấu gạch ngang (n): Dash (specifically the em dash — or en dash –). This is a longer punctuation mark used for different purposes, such as indicating a pause or a range, and should not be confused with a hyphen.
- Dấu gạch ngang dài hơn vạch nối và có công dụng khác. (A dash is longer than a hyphen and has a different use.)
Synonyms
- Hyphen: The direct English equivalent.
- Dash: A related but distinct punctuation mark; not a perfect synonym.
Related Concepts
Compound word: A word made up of two or more smaller words, often connected by a hyphen.
- "Well-being" là một từ ghép có vạch nối. ("Well-being" is a compound word with a hyphen.)
Syllabification: The division of words into syllables, where a hyphen may be used to indicate a line break.
- Vạch nối dùng để chia từ khi xuống dòng. (A hyphen is used for word division at a line break.)