cửa chớp

Căn nhà cổ có những cánh cửa chớp màu xanh.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Shutter: A type of window or door covering, typically made of wood or metal, consisting of horizontal slats (louvers) that can be tilted open or closed to control light, ventilation, and visibility. This is the most common and direct translation for "cửa chớp".

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Căn nhà cổ có những cánh cửa chớp màu xanh. (The old house has blue shutters.)
  • Đóng cửa chớp lại khi trời mưa. (Close the shutters when it rains.)
  • Cửa chớp giúp thông gió tốt mà vẫn đảm bảo riêng tư. (Shutters allow good ventilation while still ensuring privacy.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "cửa chớp" can sometimes refer specifically to jalousie windows or louvered doors, which are full doors or windows constructed with the same louvered system.

Variants and Related Words

• Cửa lưới chống muỗi: mosquito net door.
• Cửa sổ: window.
• Rèm cửa: curtain.

Synonyms

• Shutter: A solid or slatted cover for a window.
• Louvered door/window: A door or window with angled slats.
• Blind: A general term for a window covering, though "blind" often refers to a different mechanism.

Related Idioms

• While "cửa chớp" itself is not commonly used in idioms, it relates to the concept of openness and closure. A related phrase is:
  • Mở toang cửa: to open the door wide (figuratively, to be very open or welcoming).