quay đĩa
Definition
Verb phrase:
- To play a record: The primary meaning of "quay đĩa" is the act of playing music or sound from a physical phonograph record (vinyl record) by placing it on a turntable and setting the needle in the groove.
- To operate a record player: It can also refer to the action of operating the device (a record player or turntable) itself.
Noun (compound form):
- Record player / Turntable: When used as a compound noun, "quay đĩa" refers to the device used for playing vinyl records.
Usage Examples
Verb phrase:
- Ông tôi thích quay đĩa nhạc cũ. (My grandfather likes to play old music records.)
- Cô ấy đang quay đĩa than. (She is playing a vinyl record.)
Noun:
- Chiếc quay đĩa này vẫn hoạt động tốt. (This record player still works well.)
- Anh ấy sưu tầm máy quay đĩa cổ. (He collects antique turntables.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is strongly associated with vinyl records and analog audio technology. In modern contexts, it can be used nostalgically or to specify a deliberate choice of analog sound over digital formats.
Variants and Related Words
- Máy quay đĩa (n): The more precise term for "record player" or "turntable," literally "record-spinning machine."
- Đầu đĩa (n): Record player, turntable (another common term).
- Đĩa than / Đĩa nhựa (n): Vinyl record.
Synonyms
- Play a record: To cause a vinyl record to produce sound.
- Spin a record: Informal synonym for playing a record.
- Operate a turntable: To use the device.
Notes on Usage
- "Quay đĩa" is a direct and common term. It is not typically used as an idiom or in metaphorical senses. Its meaning is literal and technical, centered on the action and equipment for playing vinyl records.