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cầu chui

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The Vietnamese word "cầu chui" refers to a specific type of structure known as a "viaduct" in English. A viaduct is a long bridge that carries a road or railway over a valley, river, or other obstacles. "Cầu chui" can also describe a tunnel-like bridge where vehicles pass through an arch or a passage under a roadway or rail.

Usage Instructions:
  • "Cầu chui" is commonly used in urban planning and transportation contexts.
  • You can use it when talking about infrastructure projects, road construction, or public transportation systems.
Example:
  • "Cầu chui này giúp giảm ùn tắc giao thông trong thành phố."
    • (This viaduct helps reduce traffic congestion in the city.)
Advanced Usage:

In more complex discussions, you might encounter "cầu chui" in terms of engineering or architecture, where you could discuss its design, material, and impact on the landscape.

Word Variants:
  • "Cầu" means "bridge."
  • "Chui" can mean "to tunnel" or "to pass through."
Different Meanings:

While "cầu chui" primarily refers to a viaduct or tunnel-like bridge, in some contexts, it can suggest the idea of "squeezing through" or "navigating under" obstacles, particularly in a figurative sense.

Synonyms:
  • "Cầu vượt" (which means "overpass" and is slightly different as it usually is above the level of the road).
  • "Cầu hầm" (which means "tunnel bridge," referring more to the tunnel aspect).
  1. Viaduct

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