lò sưởi

Một gia đình ngồi quây quần bên lò sưởi trong phòng khách.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A fireplace or hearth: A structure, usually made of brick or stone, built into a wall of a room, designed to contain an open fire for heating and often for cooking. It typically has a chimney to carry away smoke.
   • A heater or stove: An appliance or device used to generate heat for warming a room or space, such as an electric heater, gas heater, or wood-burning stove.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cả gia đình quây quần bên lò sưởi. (The whole family gathers around the fireplace.)
  • Trời lạnh, hãy bật lò sưởi lên. (It's cold, please turn on the heater.)
  • Ngôi nhà cổ có một cái lò sưởi rất lớn bằng đá. (The old house has a very large stone fireplace.)

Advanced Usage

• The word can be used metaphorically to describe something that provides warmth, comfort, or a central gathering point.
  • Căn phòng ấm áp như một lò sưởi. (The room is as warm as a hearth.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lò sưởi điện (n): Electric heater.
  • Lò sưởi điện an toàn hơn cho căn hộ. (An electric heater is safer for an apartment.)
• Lò sưởi ga (n): Gas heater.
• Ống khói lò sưởi (n): Fireplace chimney.

Synonyms

• Fireplace, hearth: For the architectural feature.
• Heater, stove: For the heating appliance.

Related Idioms

• Ấm như lò sưởi: (As warm as a fireplace) – Used to describe a place that is very warm and cozy.
  • Căn phòng nhỏ ấm như lò sưởi. (The small room is as warm as a fireplace.)