chén nung
Definition
- Noun:
- Crucible: A small, cup-shaped container made of a material that can withstand very high temperatures, used in laboratories and industry for heating substances, melting metals, or conducting chemical reactions.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà khoa học đặt mẫu quặng vào chén nung. (The scientist placed the ore sample into the crucible.)
- Chén nung trong phòng thí nghiệm thường được làm bằng sứ. (The crucible in the laboratory is often made of porcelain.)
- Kim loại được nấu chảy trong chén nung. (The metal was melted in the crucible.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific to scientific and industrial contexts. It implies a container designed for extreme heat, not for general use like a bowl or cup.
Variants and Related Words
- Lò nung (n): A furnace or kiln, which is the larger heating apparatus a chén nung is often used inside.
Synonyms
- Crucible: The direct and most accurate translation.
- Melting pot: Can be a synonym in a metallurgical context, though it more commonly refers to a large industrial vessel or a societal metaphor.
Related Idioms
- While chén nung itself is a technical term and not commonly used in idioms, the concept of a crucible appears metaphorically in English (e.g., "a crucible of conflict" meaning a severe test or trial). This metaphorical use is not directly tied to the Vietnamese term chén nung.