đỏi
Definition
- Noun (Dialectal):
- A mooring line or hawser: A thick rope or cable used to secure a boat or ship to a fixed object like a dock, pier, or anchor.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ngư dân buộc con thuyền bằng một sợi đỏi chắc chắn. (The fisherman secured the boat with a strong mooring line.)
- Đỏi bị đứt khi sóng lớn. (The hawser broke during the heavy waves.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in specific regional dialects of Vietnamese, particularly among coastal and fishing communities. It is a technical term related to maritime activities.
Variants and Related Words
- Dây neo (n): anchor rope/line. A more common, standard term for a rope attached to an anchor.
- Dây cáp (n): cable. A general term for a thick, strong wire or rope.
Synonyms
- Mooring line: A rope used to moor a vessel.
- Hawser: A thick rope or cable for mooring or towing a ship.
Notes on Usage
- "Đỏi" is considered a dialectal word and is not commonly used in standard, everyday Vietnamese. When communicating in general contexts, the terms "dây neo" or "dây buộc thuyền" are more widely understood.
- Its usage is almost exclusively confined to the context of boats, ships, and maritime equipment.