đèn bão
Definition
- Noun:
- Hurricane lamp: A type of portable lamp designed to protect its flame from being extinguished by strong winds or drafts. It typically has a glass chimney and a metal base.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông tôi vẫn giữ chiếc đèn bão cũ trong nhà kho. (My grandfather still keeps the old hurricane lamp in the shed.)
- Trong cơn bão, chiếc đèn bão là nguồn sáng duy nhất của họ. (During the storm, the hurricane lamp was their only source of light.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is often associated with historical or rural contexts where electricity was unavailable or unreliable. It evokes imagery of resilience and preparedness.
Variants and Related Words
- Đèn dầu (n): Oil lamp. A more general term for a lamp that uses oil as fuel, which may or may not be wind-resistant like a .
- Đèn cầy (n): Candle lamp. A lamp that uses a candle as its light source.
Synonyms
- Storm lantern: Another term for a windproof lamp.
- Hurricane lantern: A direct synonym.
Related Phrases
- Thắp đèn bão: To light a hurricane lamp.
- Họ phải thắp đèn bão khi mất điện. (They had to light the hurricane lamp when the power went out.)
Related Idioms
- While there are no common idioms that use the exact term , the object itself is a cultural symbol. It can represent old-fashioned technology, preparedness for hardship, or light in darkness in a metaphorical sense.
- Ánh sáng từ chiếc đèn bão (The light from the hurricane lamp) can be used poetically to signify hope or guidance in difficult times.
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