dong dỏng
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Definition
- 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.