Definition

Noun: - Balcony: A platform that projects outward from the wall of a building, typically on an upper floor, enclosed by a railing or balustrade and accessible from an interior room. It is a common architectural feature used for getting fresh air, enjoying a view, or as an outdoor extension of a living space.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Căn hộ có một bao lơn nhỏ nhìn ra công viên. (The apartment has a small balcony overlooking the park.)
  • Mỗi sáng, bà tôi thường uống cà phê trên bao lơn. (Every morning, my grandmother drinks coffee on the balcony.)
  • Họ trang trí bao lơn bằng những chậu hoa rực rỡ. (They decorated the balcony with vibrant flower pots.)

Advanced Usage

• "Đứng trên bao lơn": To stand on the balcony.
  • Đứng trên bao lơn, anh ấy có thể ngắm toàn cảnh thành phố. (Standing on the balcony, he could view the entire cityscape.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ban công: This is a more common modern synonym for "bao lơn," also meaning "balcony." "Bao lơn" can sometimes sound more formal or architectural.
• Lan can: Railing or balustrade. This is the protective barrier on a .
  • Lan can bao lơn được làm bằng sắt rèn. (The balcony railing is made of wrought iron.)

Synonyms

• Balcony (English equivalent).
• Veranda: A roofed platform along the outside of a house, often on the ground level. While similar, a veranda is usually larger and ground-floor, whereas a is typically on an upper floor.
• Terrace: A flat, open area, often on a roof or raised platform. A terrace is generally larger than a typical .

Related Phrases

• Phòng có bao lơn: A room with a balcony.
  • Chúng tôi đã đặt một phòng có bao lơn hướng ra biển. (We booked a room with a balcony facing the sea.)

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no widely recognized idioms in Vietnamese that specifically and exclusively feature the word "bao lơn." It is primarily a standard architectural term.)

noun

1. Balcony