bạc phếch
Definition
Adjective: - Faded, washed-out, extremely discolored: Describes a color, especially of fabric or an object, that has lost its original vibrancy and become very pale or dull due to prolonged exposure to sunlight, frequent washing, or age. It implies a state of being worn out and lacking luster.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Chiếc áo sơ mi màu xanh của ông ấy đã bạc phếch vì nắng. (His blue shirt has faded to a washed-out color from the sun.)
- Bức tranh treo lâu ngày trên tường, màu sắc đã bạc phếch hết. (The painting hung on the wall for a long time, its colors have all become very faded.)
- Màu cờ đã bạc phếch theo năm tháng. (The flag's color has faded over the years.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used to evoke a sense of nostalgia, poverty, or the passage of time, describing objects that show visible signs of wear and age.
- Ký ức về ngôi nhà cũ với những bức tường bạc phếch. (Memories of the old house with its faded walls.)
Variants and Related Words
- Phai màu / Bạc màu (Verb/Adjective): To fade / Faded. These are more general terms for color loss, while "bạc phếch" emphasizes an extreme degree of fading.
- Sờn cũ (Adjective): Worn-out, threadbare. Focuses more on physical deterioration than just color loss.
- Nhợt nhạt (Adjective): Pale, pallid. Can describe colors or complexions, but lacks the connotation of being from use/age that "bạc phếch" carries.
Synonyms
- Phai nhạt: Faded, pale.
- Lờ mờ: Dim, indistinct (can refer to color or vision).
- Nhạt thếch: Very pale/insipid (often for taste or color).
Antonyms
- Tươi mới: Fresh, new.
- Rực rỡ: Bright, brilliant, vivid.
- Đậm: Deep, dark (in color).
Related Idioms/Phrases
- While "bạc phếch" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is commonly used in descriptive phrases about memory, time, and poverty.
- Cuộc sống bạc phếch: A faded, dull, lackluster life.
- Kỷ niệm bạc phếch: Faded memories (memories that have lost their clarity).