Definition

1. Noun:
   • A flash; a flashbulb; a flash unit: A device that produces a brief, intense burst of light, used in photography to illuminate a subject, especially in low-light conditions. It can refer to the light itself or the physical unit attached to or built into a camera.
   • A flashing light; a strobe light: A light that turns on and off rapidly at regular intervals, often used for warnings, signals, or in entertainment settings.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong phòng tối, anh ấy phải dùng đèn chớp để chụp ảnh. (In the dark room, he had to use a flash to take the picture.)
  • Chiếc đèn chớp trên xe cứu thương nhấp nháy màu đỏ. (The flashing light on the ambulance blinked red.)
  • Máy ảnh này có đèn chớp tích hợp. (This camera has a built-in flash.)

Advanced Usage

• "bật/tắt đèn chớp": to turn on/off the flash.
  • Hãy bật đèn chớp vì trời đã tối. (Please turn on the flash because it's dark now.)
• "chụp ảnh có đèn chớp": to take a photo with flash.
  • Chụp ảnh có đèn chớp trong viện bảo tàng thường bị cấm. (Taking photos with flash is often prohibited in museums.)

Variants and Related Words

• Đèn flash (n): This is a direct loanword and is very commonly used, often interchangeably with "đèn chớp." (Flash; flash unit).
• Đèn nháy (n): Emphasizes the repetitive flashing action, commonly used for indicator lights (e.g., on a vehicle). (Blinking light; indicator light).
• Tia chớp (n): Refers to natural lightning, not a man-made device. (Lightning bolt).

Synonyms

• Flash (n): The most direct equivalent in English for the photographic device.
• Strobe (light) (n): Specifically for a light that produces regular, rapid flashes.
• Blinker (n): Informal for a flashing warning light.

Related Phrases

• Đèn chớp chậm: A slow-flashing light.
• Đèn chớp nhanh: A fast-flashing light.
• Ánh đèn chớp: The flash of light (from the device).

1. (ảnh) Flash