hộp quẹt
Definition
- Noun:
- Lighter: A small, portable device used to produce a flame, typically for lighting cigarettes, candles, or stoves. It contains a flammable fluid or gas and an ignition mechanism.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy dùng hộp quẹt để đốt nến. (He used a lighter to light the candle.)
- Cô ấy luôn mang theo một hộp quẹt trong túi. (She always carries a lighter in her bag.)
- Hộp quẹt này hết gas rồi. (This lighter is out of gas.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "hộp quẹt" is more common in Southern Vietnamese dialects. In formal or Northern contexts, "bật lửa" is the standard term.
Variants and Related Words
- Bật lửa (n): The standard Vietnamese word for "lighter".
- Anh mua một cái bật lửa mới. (He bought a new lighter.)
Synonyms
- Lighter: A device for igniting a flame.
- Cigarette lighter: A lighter specifically for lighting tobacco.
Related Idioms
- : A saying implying that without the necessary tool (a lighter), you cannot achieve the result (fire). It highlights the importance of having the right means.