đối chân
Definition
- Noun:
- Antipodes: In geography and geology, the exact opposite points on the Earth's surface, diametrically opposed to each other. A point and its đối chân are connected by a straight line passing through the Earth's center.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- New Zealand thường được coi là đối chân của Anh. (New Zealand is often considered the antipodes of England.)
- Hai điểm đối chân trên quả địa cầu. (Two antipodal points on the globe.)
Advanced Usage
- The concept is primarily used in academic contexts like geography, cartography, and earth sciences.
- It can be used metaphorically to describe things that are complete opposites.
Variants and Related Words
- Điểm đối chân (n): Antipodal point. This is the full, more precise term.
- Tìm điểm đối chân của Hà Nội. (Find the antipodal point of Hanoi.)
Synonyms
- Antipodes: The direct synonym, referring to the opposite points on the globe.
- Antipodal points: A more technical synonym.
Related Concepts
- Đối diện: Opposite or facing. This is a more general term for opposition and is not specific to geography.
- Cực: Pole (e.g., North Pole, South Pole). While poles are opposite, they are not the only antipodal points.