phong kí

Phong kí ghi lại tốc độ gió trên đỉnh núi.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Pneumograph: A medical instrument used to measure and record the movements and rate of breathing (respiration). It is a type of anemograph specifically for respiratory function.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bác sĩ sử dụng phong kí để ghi lại nhịp thở của bệnh nhân trong khi ngủ. (The doctor uses a pneumograph to record the patient's breathing rate during sleep.)
  • Phong kí là một công cụ quan trọng trong nghiên cứu về hô hấp. (The pneumograph is an important tool in respiratory research.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "phong kí" is a technical, specialized word used primarily in medical and scientific contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Máy đo nhịp thở: A more descriptive, modern Vietnamese term meaning "breathing rate meter" or "respiratory monitor."
• Máy ghi hô hấp: Meaning "respiratory recorder."

Synonyms

• Pneumograph: The direct English equivalent.
• Breathing recorder: A descriptive synonym.
• Respirometer: A related instrument for measuring the volume of air inhaled and exhaled.

Notes on Usage

• "Phong kí" is a historical or technical loanword. In contemporary Vietnamese medical practice, more descriptive terms like "máy đo nhịp thở" are often preferred for clarity.
• The reference definition "anémographe" (French for ) indicates its function as a recorder of air movement, specifically adapted for measuring breath.