xơ-cua
Definition
- Noun:
- Spare (part): An extra component kept for replacement in case of failure or damage, especially for vehicles. Most commonly refers to a spare tire.
- Emergency / Backup: Something used as a temporary substitute in an urgent situation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Xe của tôi bị thủng lốp, tôi phải thay bánh xơ-cua. (My car had a flat tire, I had to change the spare tire.)
- Chúng tôi cần một kế hoạch xơ-cua. (We need a backup plan.)
- Anh có mang theo bánh xơ-cua không? (Did you bring a spare tire?)
Advanced Usage
- The term is informal and originates from the French phrase "" (meaning "for help" or "for emergency").
- It is most frequently used in the compound noun "bánh xơ-cua" (spare wheel/tire). Using it alone as "xơ-cua" implies this context is understood.
Variants and Related Words
- Bánh xơ-cua (n): Spare tire, spare wheel. This is the most common and complete form of the term.
- Hãy kiểm tra áp suất bánh xơ-cua. (Check the pressure of the spare tire.)
Synonyms
- Spare part: An extra item of a particular type.
- Backup: A reserve or substitute.
- Reserve: Something kept for future use or contingency.
Notes on Usage
- "Xơ-cua" is a colloquial term. In more formal or technical contexts, words like "dự phòng" (standby, reserve) or "thay thế" (replacement) are preferred.
- Its usage is almost entirely related to vehicles and machinery, with "bánh xơ-cua" being the standard phrase.