vẻ lan
Definition
- Noun:
- Orchid lamp: A type of lamp or lantern that is lit using orchid oil. This is a specific, traditional term referring to an object that uses a fuel derived from orchids.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong đền thờ cổ, ánh sáng từ chiếc vẻ lan tỏa ra hương thơm dịu nhẹ. (In the ancient temple, the light from the orchid lamp emitted a gentle fragrance.)
- Vẻ lan là một vật dụng trang trí và thắp sáng truyền thống. (The orchid lamp is a traditional decorative and lighting item.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is archaic and highly specific. It is primarily encountered in historical texts, poetry, or descriptions of traditional customs and artifacts. It is not used in modern, everyday language.
Variants and Related Words
- Đèn dầu (n): oil lamp. A more general, modern term for any lamp fueled by oil.
- Bà tôi vẫn giữ chiếc đèn dầu cũ. (My grandmother still keeps the old oil lamp.)
Synonyms
- Oil lamp (specifically orchid-oil lamp): A lamp that burns oil, with the specific fuel source being orchid oil.
Notes on Usage
- "Vẻ lan" is an extremely rare and specialized noun. Learners are very unlikely to encounter it outside of literary or historical contexts. For the general concept of a lamp, "đèn" or "đèn dầu" should be used.