biến sắc

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The Vietnamese word "biến sắc" is a verb that means "to change color." It can be used both literally and figuratively.

Basic Meaning:

• Literal Meaning: It often refers to something that changes its color, like the sky during sunset or a chameleon.
• Figurative Meaning: It can also describe a person's reaction, especially when they become frightened, embarrassed, or surprised, causing their face to change color.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "biến sắc" when talking about objects or people. It usually describes an immediate or noticeable change in color.

Examples:

1. Literal:

   • "Bầu trời biến sắc khi mặt trời lặn." (The sky changes color when the sun sets.)

2. Figurative:

   • "Khi nghe tin xấu, mặt cô ấy biến sắc." (When she heard the bad news, her face changed color.)

Advanced Usage:

• In literature or storytelling, "biến sắc" can be used to enhance emotional expression. For example:
  • "Nhìn thấy kẻ gian, mặt anh ta biến sắc vì sợ hãi." (Seeing the criminal, his face changed color out of fear.)

Word Variants:

• "Biến" means "change" and "sắc" means "color." You can find other words with "biến" that also indicate change, such as "biến hóa" (to transform) or "biến đổi" (to change).

Different Meanings:

• While "biến sắc" specifically refers to changing color, the concept can be applied to situations involving mood or emotions, where someone's demeanor changes rapidly.

Synonyms:

• "Đổi màu" (to change color)
• "Thay đổi sắc thái" (to change tone/shade)

Academic

verb

1. To change colour
   • mặt biến sắc
     face changes colour
   • kẻ gian biến sắc vì biết có người nhận ra mình
     the criminal changed colour aware that he had been recognized