Definition

1. Noun:
   • Lamp chimney: A glass or translucent cover that encloses the flame of an oil lamp or kerosene lamp, serving to protect the flame from wind and to direct the light.
   • Lampshade: A decorative cover, typically made of fabric, glass, or paper, that fits over a light bulb to diffuse or soften the light and to shield it from direct view.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chụp đèn bằng thủy tinh này rất dễ vỡ. (This glass lamp chimney is very fragile.)
  • Cô ấy mua một chiếc chụp đèn vải mới cho bàn làm việc. (She bought a new fabric lampshade for the desk.)
  • Hãy lau bụi trên chụp đèn. (Please dust the lampshade.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "chụp đèn" can sometimes refer more broadly to any protective or decorative cover for a light source, including modern fixtures.
  • Thiết kế chụp đèn trong quán cà phê này rất độc đáo. (The design of the lamp covers in this cafe is very unique.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chao đèn (n): A synonym for "chụp đèn," meaning lampshade or lamp cover.
  • Chao đèn bằng giấy bóng kính tỏa ánh sáng ấm áp. (The parchment paper lampshade emits a warm light.)

Synonyms

• Lamp chimney: Specifically for older oil lamps.
• Lampshade: A cover for a modern electric lamp.
• Lamp cover: A general term.

Related Idioms

• While "chụp đèn" itself is not commonly used in idioms, it appears in descriptive phrases.
  • Ánh sáng vàng dưới chụp đèn: (The yellow light under the lampshade) – often used to evoke a cozy, intimate atmosphere.

1. Chimney (of lamps)