xe cam-nhông

Một chiếc xe cam-nhông chở đầy thùng hàng màu nâu đang đi trên đường cao tốc.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Truck / Lorry: A large, heavy motor vehicle designed to transport cargo or goods. The word "xe cam-nhông" is a phonetic adaptation of the French word "camion," meaning truck.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Xe cam-nhông chở đầy hàng hóa. (The truck is fully loaded with goods.)
  • Cần một xe cam-nhông để chuyển đồ. (We need a truck to move the furniture.)
  • Tiếng còi xe cam-nhông rất lớn. (The truck's horn is very loud.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used specifically for larger cargo vehicles, distinguishing them from smaller pick-up trucks (xe tải nhỏ) or vans (xe tải van).

Variants and Related Words

• Xe tải (n): A more common and general Vietnamese term for truck or lorry.

  • Xe tải hạng nặng (heavy-duty truck).

• Xe vận tải (n): Transport vehicle, a formal term for freight vehicles.

Synonyms

• Truck: A large motor vehicle for carrying goods.
• Lorry: The British English equivalent of "truck."
• Hauler: A vehicle used for transporting heavy loads.

Related Idioms

• : To drive a truck. This refers to the profession or action.
  • Anh ấy có bằng lái xe cam-nhông. (He has a truck driver's license.)