đèn trần
Definition
- Noun:
- Ceiling light / Ceiling-mounted light: A light fixture that is directly attached to or suspended from the ceiling of a room, providing general illumination. It is a fixed installation, as opposed to a portable lamp.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Phòng khách cần lắp một chiếc đèn trần sáng. (The living room needs a bright ceiling light installed.)
- Đèn trần trong phòng ngủ có chế độ ánh sáng ấm. (The ceiling light in the bedroom has a warm light mode.)
- Họ đã thay đèn trần cũ bằng một kiểu dáng hiện đại. (They replaced the old ceiling light with a modern design.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "đèn trần" specifically denotes the fixture's mounting location (the ceiling). It can encompass various types, such as flush mounts, semi-flush mounts, or suspended/chandelier-style fixtures, as long as they are primarily ceiling-affixed.
Variants and Related Words
Đèn âm trần / Đèn downlight (n): Recessed ceiling light. A light fixture installed into a hollow opening in the ceiling, so the light appears to shine from a hole.
- Đèn âm trần tạo ra ánh sáng tập trung. (Recessed ceiling lights create focused lighting.)
Đèn chùm (n): Chandelier. A decorative, often ornate, ceiling-mounted light fixture with multiple branches for light bulbs.
- Đèn chùm pha lê làm căn phòng lộng lẫy hơn. (The crystal chandelier made the room more splendid.)
Synonyms
- Ceiling light fixture: A general term for any light attached to the ceiling.
- Overhead light: Emphasizes the light's position above.
- Plafonnier: A French-derived term used in some contexts, meaning a ceiling light.
Related Idioms
- While there is no direct idiom for "đèn trần", a related expression about light is:
- Sáng như đèn pha: As bright as a spotlight/searchlight. Used to describe a very bright light or a very intelligent idea/person.
- Ý tưởng của cô ấy sáng như đèn pha. (Her idea was as bright as a spotlight.)