phòng khách
Definition
- Noun:
- Living room: The main room in a house or apartment used for relaxing, entertaining guests, and general family social activities. It is typically furnished with sofas, chairs, and a coffee table.
- Sitting room: A synonym for living room, emphasizing its function as a place for sitting and conversing.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Gia đình tôi thường xem TV trong phòng khách. (My family often watches TV in the living room.)
- Cô ấy dọn dẹp phòng khách sạch sẽ để đón khách. (She cleaned the sitting room to welcome guests.)
- Phòng khách của họ rất rộng và sáng sủa. (Their living room is very spacious and bright.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "phòng khách" is used in formal and informal contexts to denote the primary common area. In architectural or real estate contexts, it is a standard term for this type of room.
Variants and Related Words
- Phòng sinh hoạt chung (n): Common room, family room. This can be similar but sometimes implies a less formal space than the main living room.
- Salon (n): A loanword from French, sometimes used in Vietnamese to refer to a living room, often with a connotation of being stylish or formal.
Synonyms
- Living room: The standard term for the main social room in a residence.
- Sitting room: A common synonym, especially in British English.
- Lounge: Can be used similarly, often implying a relaxed atmosphere.
- Parlor: An older or more formal term for a room for receiving guests.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Trang trí phòng khách: To decorate the living room.
- Họ đang bàn về việc trang trí phòng khách. (They are discussing decorating the living room.)
- Tiếp khách trong phòng khách: To receive guests in the living room.
- Mời ông vào tiếp khách trong phòng khách. (Please come in and receive guests in the living room.)
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