lộng gió
Definition
- Adjective:
- Very windy / Exposed to the wind: Describes a place that is extremely windy, drafty, or subject to strong air currents.
- Well-ventilated / Airy: Can describe a location that is open and allows air to flow through freely, though often with a connotation of excessive wind.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Căn phòng này thật lộng gió. (This room is very windy.)
- Đứng trên đồi lộng gió. (Standing on the windy hill.)
- Cửa sổ mở làm nhà bếp lộng gió. (The open window made the kitchen drafty.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily descriptive of places and environments. It is often used to indicate a degree of discomfort due to too much wind, rather than a pleasant breeze.
Variants and Related Words
- Gió lộng: A variant phrase with the same meaning (windy / drafty).
- Ngồi ở ban công gió lộng. (Sitting on the drafty balcony.)
Synonyms
- Windy: Characterized by or exposed to strong wind.
- Drafty: (Of a room or building) allowing cold air to blow in.
- Exposed: Not sheltered from the wind.
- Airy: With plenty of fresh air circulating.
Related Idioms
- While "lộng gió" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is used descriptively in phrases about environment and comfort.