tấm chắn
Definition
Noun:
- A shield or screen: A physical object, typically a flat piece of material, used to block, protect, or separate from elements such as heat, wind, light, sight, or danger.
- A barrier: A protective or divisive panel, often part of a larger structure or machine.
Noun (technical usage):
- A guard or fender: A part of a vehicle or machine designed to protect against impact or flying debris.
- A baffle: A device used to restrain or regulate the flow of sound, light, or fluid.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tấm chắn gió trên xe máy rất quan trọng. (The windshield on the motorcycle is very important.)
- Họ lắp một tấm chắn bằng nhựa để ngăn trẻ em lại. (They installed a plastic guard to keep the children out.)
- Tấm chắn lò sưởi ngăn tia lửa bắn ra ngoài. (The fireplace screen prevents sparks from flying out.)
Advanced Usage
"tấm chắn nhiệt": heat shield.
- Tàu vũ trụ cần có tấm chắn nhiệt cực tốt. (The spacecraft needs an excellent heat shield.)
"tấm chắn bùn": mudguard, fender.
- Tấm chắn bùn bị vỡ sau khi xe đi qua đường lầy. (The mudguard broke after the vehicle went through the muddy road.)
Variants and Related Words
Tấm chắn gió (n): windshield, windscreen.
- Lau sạch tấm chắn gió trước khi lái xe. (Clean the windshield before driving.)
Tấm chắn nắng (n): sunshade, sun visor.
- Hãy kéo tấm chắn nắng xuống. (Please pull down the sun visor.)
Synonyms
- Shield: A broad piece of armor or protection.
- Screen: A partition used to conceal or protect.
- Barrier: A fence or obstacle for protection or obstruction.
- Guard: A device designed to prevent injury or damage.
Related Idioms
Note: The word "tấm chắn" itself is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. Its usage is primarily literal and technical.