thoáng khí
Definition
- Adjective:
- Well-ventilated / Airy: Describes a space or environment that allows air to flow freely through it, preventing stagnation and often creating a feeling of freshness and coolness.
- Breathable: Describes a material or fabric that allows air to pass through, preventing excessive heat and moisture buildup.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Căn phòng này rất thoáng khí. (This room is very well-ventilated.)
- Vải cotton rất thoáng khí. (Cotton fabric is very breathable.)
- Thiết kế cửa sổ lớn giúp ngôi nhà thoáng khí hơn. (The large window design makes the house more airy.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe architectural or design features that promote air circulation.
- Kiến trúc nhà ống thường khó đạt được sự thoáng khí. (Tube house architecture often struggles to achieve good ventilation.)
Variants and Related Words
Thoáng đãng (adj): Spacious and open, often implying a pleasant, airy feeling.
- Cánh đồng thoáng đãng. (The field is open and spacious.)
Thông gió (v/n): To ventilate; ventilation (the mechanical process or system).
- Hệ thống thông gió. (The ventilation system.)
Synonyms
- Ventilated: Provided with fresh air.
- Airy: Spacious and allowing free movement of air.
- Breathable: (For fabrics) Permitting air to pass through.
Related Concepts
- Sự thông thoáng: The state or quality of being airy and well-ventilated.
- Đối lưu không khí: Air convection; the natural movement of air.