cửa thông hơi
Definition
- Noun:
- Ventilation opening, vent: A small opening or aperture in a wall, ceiling, or other structure designed to allow air to circulate, providing ventilation to a space.
- Air vent, louver: Often refers to a grille or slatted cover over such an opening, which allows air to pass while blocking direct sight or large objects.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Căn phòng này rất nóng vì không có cửa thông hơi. (This room is very hot because it has no ventilation opening.)
- Hãy mở cửa thông hơi trong nhà bếp để khói bay ra ngoài. (Open the air vent in the kitchen to let the smoke out.)
- Cửa thông hơi trên tường đã bị bụi bám kín. (The vent on the wall was completely clogged with dust.)
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Architectural Context: In technical specifications or architectural plans, "cửa thông hơi" precisely denotes a designed opening for passive or active air exchange.
- Thiết kế phải đảm bảo có đủ diện tích cửa thông hơi. (The design must ensure sufficient vent area.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ống thông gió / Ống thông hơi (n): Ventilation duct; a pipe or channel for air circulation.
- Quạt thông gió (n): Exhaust fan; a mechanical device for moving air.
- Lỗ thông hơi (n): Vent hole; a simpler, often smaller opening.
Synonyms
- Lỗ thông gió: Ventilation hole.
- Miệng thông gió: Air outlet/vent (more technical).
Related Phrases
- Lắp đặt cửa thông hơi: To install a vent.
- Vệ sinh cửa thông hơi: To clean the vent.
Related Idioms
(This term is technical and functional, so it does not commonly appear in idiomatic expressions.)