máy lửa

máy lửa

Anh có máy lửa không?

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Lighter: A small, portable device used to produce a flame, typically for lighting cigarettes, candles, or stoves. The term "máy lửa" is a dialectal or regional word in Vietnamese.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Anh có máy lửa không? (Do you have a lighter?)
    • Máy lửa của tôi hết gas rồi. (My lighter is out of gas.)
    • Cô ấy dùng máy lửa để thắp nến. (She used a lighter to light the candle.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term "máy lửa" is considered dialectal. In standard modern Vietnamese, the more common and universally understood term is "bật lửa."
Variants and Related Words
  • Bật lửa (n): The standard Vietnamese word for "lighter."
    • Anh ấy mua một chiếc bật lửa mới. (He bought a new lighter.)
Synonyms
  • Lighter: A device for igniting.
  • Fire starter: A tool to create a flame.
Notes on Usage
  • "Máy lửa" is an older or regional term. Learners are advised to use "bật lửa" for clear communication in most contexts.