mô-tơ
Definition
- Noun:
- Motor: A machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical motion, causing rotation or linear movement. This is the most common and direct meaning of "mô-tơ" in modern Vietnamese, typically referring to electric motors in appliances, vehicles, or machinery.
- Engine: In some contexts, particularly older or more colloquial usage, "mô-tơ" can refer to an internal combustion engine, though this is less precise. The more accurate term for a combustion engine is "động cơ."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mô-tơ của quạt bị hỏng. (The fan's motor is broken.)
- Chiếc xe đồ chơi này chạy bằng mô-tơ điện nhỏ. (This toy car runs on a small electric motor.)
- Anh ấy đang sửa cái mô-tơ máy bơm nước. (He is repairing the water pump motor.)
Advanced Usage
"mô-tơ bước" (stepper motor): A specialized motor that rotates in discrete step increments.
- Mô-tơ bước được dùng trong máy in 3D. (Stepper motors are used in 3D printers.)
"mô-tơ giảm tốc" (gear motor / reduction motor): A motor integrated with a gearbox to reduce output speed and increase torque.
- Cần một mô-tơ giảm tốc cho cửa cuốn. (A gear motor is needed for the roller door.)
Variants and Related Words
Động cơ (n): Engine, motor. This is a more formal and broader technical term that encompasses all types of engines and motors.
- Động cơ xe máy cần bảo dưỡng. (The motorbike engine needs maintenance.)
Động cơ điện (n): Electric motor. This is a more specific term for an electric motor.
- Xe điện sử dụng động cơ điện. (Electric vehicles use an electric motor.)
Synonyms
- Motor: A device that imparts motion.
- Engine: A machine with moving parts that converts power into motion (note: "engine" often implies combustion, while "motor" implies electricity).
Related Terms and Phrases
Khởi động mô-tơ: To start the motor.
- Ấn nút để khởi động mô-tơ. (Press the button to start the motor.)
Cuộn dây mô-tơ: Motor winding.
- Cuộn dây mô-tơ bị cháy. (The motor winding is burnt out.)