vỉa
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Definition
- Noun:
- Seam, vein, layer: A relatively consistent, elongated layer of mineral, rock, or sediment formed by stable depositional processes, such as a coal seam.
- Curb, edging, border: A raised or paved strip running along the edge of a surface, like a road or pavement, to contain or define it.
- Introductory verse: In traditional Chèo opera, a short sung verse that serves as an introduction before the main melody begins.
Usage Examples
- Noun (seam/vein):
- Các thợ mỏ đang khai thác một vỉa than dày. (The miners are extracting a thick coal seam.)
- Noun (curb/edging):
- Xe ô tô đâm vào vỉa hè. (The car hit the sidewalk curb.)
- Noun (introductory verse):
- Nghệ sĩ hát vỉa trước khi vào bài chính. (The performer sang the introductory verse before the main piece.)
Advanced Usage
- "Vỉa hè": sidewalk, pavement.
- Người đi bộ phải đi trên vỉa hè. (Pedestrians must walk on the sidewalk.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lớp vỉa (n): the seam/layer (emphasizing the stratum).
- Đường vỉa (n): the curb line (less common).
Synonyms
- Seam/Vein/Layer: stratum, bed, lode.
- Curb/Edging: kerb (UK), border, edge.
- Introductory verse: prelude, introductory recitative.
Related Terms
- Bó vỉa (v): to edge, to border (a surface with a curb or edging material).
- Họ bó vỉa sân bằng gạch. (They edged the yard with bricks.)