lỗ thông hơi
Definition
- Noun:
- Ventilation hole / Air vent: A small opening designed to allow air to flow in or out of a confined space, preventing stagnation and regulating air pressure or temperature.
- Air intake / Exhaust port: A specific opening for the passage of air into or out of a mechanical system, such as in an engine, electronic device, or building structure.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cần có lỗ thông hơi ở phía sau tủ lạnh. (There needs to be a ventilation hole at the back of the refrigerator.)
- Lỗ thông hơi trên máy tính giúp nó không bị quá nóng. (The air vent on the computer helps it from overheating.)
- Hãy đảm bảo không che lỗ thông hơi của lò sưởi. (Make sure not to block the air intake of the heater.)
Advanced Usage
- In technical contexts, "lỗ thông hơi" can refer to a breather hole or pressure relief vent in packaging or sealed containers.
- Túi đựng snack có lỗ thông hơi nhỏ để giữ độ giòn. (The snack bag has a small breather hole to maintain crispness.)
Variants and Related Words
Ống thông hơi (n): Vent pipe; a tube used for ventilation.
- Ống thông hơi từ bể phốt cần được lắp đúng cách. (The vent pipe from the septic tank needs to be installed correctly.)
Lỗ thoát hơi (n): Steam vent / exhaust vent; specifically for releasing steam or exhaust.
- Lỗ thoát hơi trên nồi áp suất rất quan trọng cho an toàn. (The steam vent on the pressure cooker is very important for safety.)
Synonyms
- Vent: An opening for air or gas to escape.
- Air hole: A hole for the passage of air.
- Aperture: An opening, hole, or gap (general term).
Related Idioms
- While "lỗ thông hơi" itself is not typically used in idioms, a related concept is "chỗ thoát hiểm" (escape route/exit), which metaphorically serves as a "vent" in a stressful situation.
- Đọc sách là lỗ thông hơi tinh thần của anh ấy. (Reading is his mental escape hatch / vent.) (Note: This is a figurative, modern adaptation for illustration.)