dầu hôi

Thân thiện

Ngày xưa, bà tôi thường thắp đèn bằng dầu hôi.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Kerosene: A thin, clear oil distilled from petroleum, used as a fuel for lamps, heaters, and stoves. The term "dầu hôi" is a regional/dialectal variant in Vietnamese, primarily used in some Southern regions.
   • Etymology Note: The word "hôi" means "smelly" or "foul-smelling," referring to the characteristic odor of this type of oil.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ngày xưa, đèn dầu hôi được dùng để thắp sáng. (In the past, kerosene lamps were used for lighting.)
  • Cửa hàng tạp hóa bán dầu hôi. (The grocery store sells kerosene.)
  • Mùi dầu hôi rất đặc trưng. (The smell of kerosene is very distinctive.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is considered a regionalism. In standard, formal Vietnamese, and in most contexts nationwide, "dầu hỏa" is the preferred and more universally understood term.
• "Dầu hôi" is often associated with rural or older generations in specific areas. Its usage might not be recognized by all Vietnamese speakers.

Variants and Related Words

• Dầu hỏa (n): The standard Vietnamese term for kerosene.
• Dầu lửa (n): Another less common synonym for kerosene.
• Kerosene (n): The direct English equivalent.
• Paraffin oil (n): A British English term sometimes used for kerosene.
• Dầu (n): Oil. A general term that can refer to any oil (cooking, engine, etc.).
• Hôi (adj): Smelly, foul-smelling. This adjective explains the descriptive nature of the compound term "dầu hôi."

Synonyms

• Dầu hỏa: Kerosene (standard term).
• Dầu lửa: Kerosene (literal: "fire oil").
• Kerosene: The English loanword is also understood in technical contexts.

Notes on Usage

• Register: Informal, dialectal.
• Region: Primarily used in some Southern Vietnamese dialects.
• Recommendation: For clarity in communication, especially in writing or with speakers from different regions, it is advisable to use the standard term "dầu hỏa".

Học thuật

1. (địa phương) như dầu hỏa