than bánh
Definition
- Noun:
- Briquette: A compacted block of coal dust, charcoal dust, sawdust, or other combustible biomass material, used as a fuel. It is a man-made, shaped fuel source, often with a regular, block-like form.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ngày xưa, nhiều gia đình dùng than bánh để đun nấu. (In the past, many families used briquettes for cooking.)
- Than bánh thường cháy lâu hơn than củi. (Briquettes usually burn longer than charcoal.)
- Nhà máy sản xuất than bánh từ mùn cưa. (The factory produces briquettes from sawdust.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is a compound noun, directly combining "than" (coal/charcoal) and "bánh" (cake, disc, or shaped item), literally meaning "coal cake" or "charcoal cake," which perfectly describes its form.
- It is a specific type of solid fuel, distinct from lump charcoal ("than củi") or mineral coal ("than đá").
Variants and Related Words
- Than tổ ong (n): Honeycomb briquette. A specific type of briquette with a honeycomb structure for better airflow.
- Than tổ ong rất phổ biến ở các quán ăn vỉa hè. (Honeycomb briquettes are very common at street food stalls.)
Synonyms
- Fuel briquette: A compressed block of combustible matter used for fuel.
- Charcoal briquette: Specifically indicates briquettes made primarily from charcoal.
Related Terms
- Than (n): Coal; charcoal. The general term for solid carbon-based fuels.
- Nhiên liệu rắn (n): Solid fuel. The broader category to which briquettes belong.