phòng học

Học sinh đang ngồi trong phòng học.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Classroom: A room in a school, college, or educational institution where students and a teacher meet for lessons and instruction.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Phòng học này rất sáng sủa và rộng rãi. (This classroom is very bright and spacious.)
  • Học sinh đang ngồi trong phòng học. (The students are sitting in the classroom.)
  • Mỗi phòng học đều có một bảng trắng. (Every classroom has a whiteboard.)

Advanced Usage

• The term specifically denotes a room designed and used primarily for formal teaching and learning activities. It is a compound noun formed from "phòng" (room) and "học" (to study/learning).

Variants and Related Words

• Lớp học (n): This is a near-synonym often translated as "class" or "classroom." While "phòng học" emphasizes the physical room, "lớp học" can emphasize the group of students or the instructional session itself, though they are frequently used interchangeably.

  • Lớp học của tôi có 30 học sinh. (My class has 30 students.)

• Giảng đường (n): lecture hall; a large room or auditorium for lectures, typically at a university.

• Phòng thí nghiệm (n): laboratory; a room for scientific experiments.

Synonyms

• Classroom: A room where classes are taught.
• Schoolroom: A room in a school, especially one where classes are held.

Related Terms

• Bàn học (n): study desk.
• Ghế học sinh (n): student chair.
• Bảng (n): board (e.g., chalkboard, whiteboard).