Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Slender and tall: Describes a person's physique as being somewhat thin and gracefully elongated, often implying a pleasing, lean height. It typically combines with "cao" (tall) to form "cao dong dỏng."
   • Slim and willowy: Conveys an image of a lean, graceful body shape that is not overly thin but elegantly proportioned with height.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cô ấy có dáng người cao dong dỏng. (She has a tall, slender figure.)
  • Chàng trai dong dỏng cao đang đứng đợi ở cổng. (The tall, slender young man is waiting at the gate.)
  • Vận động viên bóng rổ thường có thân hình dong dỏng. (Basketball players often have a slender, tall build.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used to describe human body shape, emphasizing a combination of height and leanness. It carries a positive, aesthetic connotation.

Variants and Related Words

• Cao dong dỏng (adj phrase): Tall and slender. This is the most common and natural collocation.
  • Người mẫu thường có vóc dáng cao dong dỏng. (Models often have a tall, slender stature.)

Synonyms

• Slender: Gracefully thin.
• Willowy: Tall, slender, and graceful.
• Svelte: Slender and elegant.

Antonyms

• Mập: Plump, chubby.
• Lùn: Short, stumpy.
• Vạm vỡ: Burly, stocky.

Notes

• "Dong dỏng" is an evocative adjective in Vietnamese that specifically links the ideas of slimness and height. It is not used for objects, only for people. Its usage often paints a picture of graceful, attractive proportions.

adj

1. Slender