xe moóc
Definition
- Noun:
- Trailer: A vehicle without its own engine, designed to be pulled by a powered vehicle such as a car, truck, or tractor. It is used for transporting goods or equipment.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chiếc xe tải đang kéo một xe moóc đầy hàng. (The truck is pulling a trailer full of goods.)
- Chúng tôi cần thuê một xe moóc để chuyển nhà. (We need to rent a trailer to move house.)
- Xe moóc đó được dùng để vận chuyển máy móc hạng nặng. (That trailer is used for transporting heavy machinery.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "xe moóc" specifically refers to the trailer unit itself. The act of towing is described by the verb "kéo" (to pull).
- In logistics and transport contexts, "xe moóc" is a standard term for semi-trailers or cargo trailers.
Variants and Related Words
- Xe rơ-moóc: An alternative, phonetically adapted spelling of the same word, also meaning "trailer."
- Xe đầu kéo (n): The tractor unit, the powered vehicle that pulls the "xe moóc."
- Xe container: Often refers to a trailer specifically designed to carry shipping containers.
Synonyms
- Trailer: The direct and most common English equivalent.
- Semi-trailer: A more specific term for a large trailer whose front part is supported by the towing vehicle.
Related Idioms
- : Literally "to pull a trailer," used figuratively to describe carrying a heavy burden or responsibility.
- Dự án mới này giống như kéo một xe moóc vậy. (This new project is like pulling a trailer [a heavy load].)