Definition

1. Noun:
   • A door leaf, a door panel: "bức cửa" refers to a single, solid panel or leaf that is part of a door structure, often one that can be opened, closed, or removed. It is a key component of a door, not the entire door frame or assembly.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cái bức cửa này được làm bằng gỗ sồi. (This door leaf is made of oak.)
  • Anh ấy đã tháo bức cửa ra để dễ dàng di chuyển đồ đạc. (He removed the door leaf to move the furniture easily.)
  • Chúng tôi cần sơn lại bức cửa phòng ngủ. (We need to repaint the bedroom door leaf.)

Advanced Usage

• "bức cửa sổ": This is a compound term meaning "window sash" or "window panel." It is listed here as a related term, not as the definition of "bức cửa."
  • Bức cửa sổ bằng gỗ này rất nặng. (This wooden window sash is very heavy.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cánh cửa (n): This is a more common and general synonym for "door leaf" or "door." It can often be used interchangeably with "bức cửa."

  • Cánh cửa chính bị kẹt. (The main door is stuck.)

• Cửa (n): The general word for "door" or "gate," referring to the entire opening or structure.

  • Đóng cửa lại. (Close the door.)

Synonyms

• Door panel: A flat, distinct section of a door.
• Door leaf: A single, independently moving part of a folding or double door.

Related Phrases

• Tháo bức cửa: To remove/take off the door leaf.

  • Họ phải tháo bức cửa để đưa chiếc tủ lạnh mới vào nhà. (They had to remove the door leaf to get the new refrigerator into the house.)

• Lắp bức cửa: To install/fit the door leaf.

  • Thợ mộc sẽ lắp bức cửa mới vào ngày mai. (The carpenter will install the new door leaf tomorrow.)