vải bạt
Definition
- Noun:
- Tarpaulin; canvas: A strong, heavy-duty, and often waterproof fabric, typically made from cotton, polyester, or a blend, and treated for durability and resistance to the elements. It is commonly used for covers, tents, sails, and bags.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chúng tôi dùng vải bạt để che hàng hóa ngoài trời. (We use canvas to cover the goods outdoors.)
- Chiếc túi làm bằng vải bạt rất bền. (The bag made of canvas is very durable.)
- Hãy căng tấm vải bạt lên để làm mái che. (Stretch the tarpaulin over to make a roof cover.)
Advanced Usage
- The material is defined by its function (protective, heavy-duty) rather than a single specific fiber. Modern "vải bạt" is often a synthetic blend with a waterproof coating, while traditional "vải bạt" may refer to a heavy, plain-woven cotton canvas.
Variants and Related Words
Bạt (n): A common shortened form for "vải bạt," meaning a sheet or cover made of this material.
- Phủ bạt lên xe máy. (Cover the motorbike with a tarpaulin.)
Vải dù (n): A similar heavy-duty fabric, often used for umbrellas and raincoats, typically nylon or polyester with a waterproof coating.
Synonyms
- Tarpaulin: A waterproof sheet of flexible material used as a cover.
- Canvas: A strong, coarse unbleached cloth made from various fibers.
Related Terms and Common Phrases
- Lều vải bạt: Canvas tent.
- Túi vải bạt: Canvas bag.
- Che bằng vải bạt: To cover with a tarpaulin.