dung nhan
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Definition
Noun: - Countenance, facial appearance: Refers specifically to the appearance and beauty of a human face. It often carries a connotation of evaluating or describing someone's looks, particularly their attractiveness.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy có dung nhan xinh đẹp. (She has a beautiful countenance.)
- Dung nhan của chàng trai ấy rất ưa nhìn. (That young man's facial appearance is very pleasant.)
- Thời gian đã làm phai mờ dung nhan. (Time has faded her beauty/visage.)
Advanced Usage
- This is a literary and somewhat formal word, commonly found in poetry, classical literature, or descriptive prose. In everyday modern conversation, words like "khuôn mặt" (face) or "vẻ ngoài" (appearance) are more common.
- It often implies a judgment or appreciation of beauty, not just a neutral description of a face.
Variants and Related Words
- Dung mạo (noun): A very close synonym, also meaning countenance or facial features. It can sometimes sound slightly more formal or archaic than "dung nhan".
- Nhan sắc (noun): Beauty, good looks. While "dung nhan" focuses on the face, "nhan sắc" can refer to overall beauty, including figure and demeanor.
Synonyms
- Gương mặt (noun): Face. A more common and neutral term.
- Vẻ mặt (noun): Facial expression, look on one's face.
- Diện mạo (noun): Visage, appearance (can be used for things other than people, unlike "dung nhan").
Related Idioms
- Dung nhan đẹp đẽ: A beautiful countenance.
- Dung nhan tàn phai: (One's) beauty has faded.
- Lấy dung nhan làm vốn: To rely on one's looks (as capital/asset).