bóng bẩy
Definitions
- Adjective:
- Having a glossy, shiny, or polished appearance: Describes a surface that reflects light well, appearing smooth and lustrous.
- Flowery, ornate, or embellished (of language): Describes speech or writing that is polished, elegant, and often uses sophisticated or figurative language, sometimes excessively so.
Usage Examples
- Adjective (Physical Appearance):
- Chiếc xe mới có lớp sơn rất bóng bẩy. (The new car has a very shiny coat of paint.)
- Cô ấy thích đôi giày da bóng bẩy. (She likes the glossy leather shoes.)
- Adjective (Language/Style):
- Bài diễn văn của ông ấy nghe rất bóng bẩy. (His speech sounded very polished.)
- Lời văn bóng bẩy đôi khi làm mất đi sự chân thật. (Flowery language can sometimes lack sincerity.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to imply that something is superficially attractive or impressive, potentially lacking substance, especially regarding language.
- Anh ta chỉ nói những lời bóng bẩy mà không có hành động thực tế. (He only speaks smooth/glib words without concrete actions.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bóng loáng (adj): Very shiny, gleaming (often for hard, smooth surfaces). Emphasizes a high-gloss finish more than .
- Hào nhoáng (adj): Flashy, showy, ostentatious. Has a stronger negative connotation of being superficially impressive to attract attention.
Synonyms
- Láng (adj): Glossy, shiny (for surfaces).
- Trau chuốt (adj): Polished, refined (for language or style). Focuses on careful crafting.
- Hoa mỹ (adj): Ornate, florid (for language).
Antonyms
- Xù xì (adj): Rough, coarse (for surfaces).
- Mộc mạc (adj): Plain, simple, unadorned (for language or style).
- Thô ráp (adj): Crude, rough (for surfaces or language).
Related Idioms/Phrases
- Ăn nói bóng bẩy: To speak in a polished, glib, or slick manner.
- Nhờ ăn nói bóng bẩy, anh ấy thuyết phục được nhiều khách hàng. (Thanks to his glib/smooth talk, he persuades many customers.)