ban-công
Definition
- Noun:
- Balcony: A platform enclosed by a wall or railing that projects from the wall of a building, typically on an upper floor, providing outdoor space.
- Gallery: In some contexts, it can refer to an upper tier of seats in a theater or auditorium, similar to a balcony.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Căn hộ có một ban-công nhìn ra công viên. (The apartment has a balcony overlooking the park.)
- Chúng tôi thường uống cà phê sáng trên ban-công. (We often drink morning coffee on the balcony.)
- Vé ngồi ở ban-công thường rẻ hơn. (Tickets for seats in the balcony are usually cheaper.)
Advanced Usage
"ban-công kính": glass balcony (a balcony enclosed with glass panels).
- Các tòa nhà hiện đại thường có ban-công kính. (Modern buildings often have glass balconies.)
"ra ban-công": to go out onto the balcony.
- Anh ấy ra ban-công để hút thuốc. (He went out onto the balcony to smoke.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lô-gia (logia): A roofed gallery or balcony, often more integrated into the building's structure. This is a less common, more architectural term.
- Hành lang (corridor, hallway): A covered walkway, which is different from a projecting balcony.
- Sân thượng (terrace, rooftop): A flat, open area on the roof of a building, which is larger and not projecting.
Synonyms
- Balcony: The direct and most common English equivalent.
- Gallery: When referring to an upper level in a theater.
Related Phrases
Đứng trên ban-công: to stand on the balcony.
- Hàng ngàn người đứng trên ban-công để xem diễu hành. (Thousands of people stood on their balconies to watch the parade.)
Ban-công hoa: a balcony decorated with flowers.
- Ban-công hoa của bà ấy rất đẹp. (Her flower balcony is very beautiful.)