đánh nấm
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To lay sod / to turf: The primary meaning of "đánh nấm" is the gardening or landscaping action of placing pre-grown patches or rolls of grass (sod/turf) onto soil to establish a lawn.
- To transplant grass patches: It refers to the process of moving and installing sections of grass with their roots and a thin layer of soil.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Chúng tôi sẽ đánh nấm toàn bộ sân sau. (We will lay sod across the entire backyard.)
- Đánh nấm là cách nhanh nhất để có một bãi cỏ xanh. (Laying turf is the fastest way to get a green lawn.)
- Anh ấy đang đánh nấm từng mảnh một. (He is transplanting grass patches one piece at a time.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific to horticulture and landscaping. It implies a methodical, piece-by-piece installation process rather than seeding.
Variants and Related Words
- Trồng cỏ (v): to plant grass (can refer to seeding or planting sprigs).
- Sod / Turf (n): the pre-grown grass sections used in "đánh nấm".
Synonyms
- To sod: to cover with sod.
- To turf: to cover with turf.
- To lay turf/grass.
Notes
- "Đánh nấm" is a technical term. In everyday conversation, the action might be described more generally as "trồng cỏ" (planting grass), but "đánh nấm" specifies the use of pre-formed grass patches.