Definition

1. 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.)

noun

1. seam