trấn phong

Một chiếc trấn phong được đặt trong phòng khách.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A screen, specifically a folding screen or room divider: A piece of furniture, typically made of multiple hinged panels, used to partition space, provide privacy, or block drafts in a room.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Căn phòng rộng được chia đôi bằng một chiếc trấn phong gỗ. (The large room was divided in two by a wooden screen.)
  • Bà đặt một chiếc trấn phong trước cửa để chắn gió. (She placed a screen in front of the door to block the draft.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "trấn phong" is a classical and somewhat literary word. In modern, everyday Vietnamese, "bình phong" is the more common and general term for a folding screen or room divider.

Variants and Related Words

• Bình phong (n): Screen, folding screen. The standard modern synonym for .
  • Anh ấy đứng sau bình phong. (He is standing behind the screen.)

Synonyms

• Screen: A general term for a movable piece of furniture used to divide a room.
• Folding screen: A screen made of several panels hinged together.
• Room divider: A piece of furniture or structure used to separate areas within a room.

Related Concepts

• Paravent: The French loanword and direct equivalent, often used in historical or decorative contexts.
• Windbreak: While not a direct synonym, this captures one of the traditional functions ( = to guard/ward off, = wind) of the object.