khoá chuông
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of lock: Specifically, a lock that incorporates a bell or chime mechanism, often designed to signal when the lock is engaged or disengaged. This term historically refers to a lock with an integrated bell, sometimes used on doors or gates.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cánh cổng cũ được trang bị một chiếc khoá chuông. (The old gate was fitted with a bell lock.)
- Khi xoay chìa, khoá chuông sẽ kêu lên một tiếng. (When you turn the key, the bell lock will ring.)
Advanced Usage
- This is a somewhat archaic or specialized term. In modern contexts, the mechanism is more commonly described by its function (e.g., a locking mechanism with an alarm or chime) rather than by this specific compound noun.
Variants and Related Words
- Khoá (n): Lock.
- Chuông (n): Bell, chime.
- Khoá thông minh (n): Smart lock (a modern equivalent with electronic features, which may include auditory signals).
Synonyms
- Ổ khoá có chuông: Lock with a bell. (A descriptive synonym.)
- Serrure à sonnette: The direct French loan translation, as noted in the reference.
Notes on Meaning
- The term 'khoá chuông' is a compound noun. Its primary meaning is the specific object described above. It is not typically used in abstract or figurative senses.
- As a fixed compound, it does not function as a phrasal verb or generate common idioms.