dầu thơm
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Noun: - Perfume; scent: A fragrant liquid, typically made from essential oils and alcohol, used to give a pleasant smell to the body or clothes.
Usage
- This noun refers to a fragrant substance. It is used in the same way as the English words "perfume" or "scent."
- It is a direct and common term for perfume in Vietnamese.
Examples
- (She always applies a little perfume before going out.)
- (The scent of this perfume is very light and pleasant.)
- (He gave me a bottle of perfume for my birthday.)
Advanced Usage
- The term dầu thơm is considered somewhat colloquial () and old-fashioned () in modern standard Vietnamese, with nước hoa being the more common contemporary term for perfume.
- It can sometimes be used in literary or descriptive contexts to evoke a sense of nostalgia or a specific atmosphere.
Variants and Related Words
- Nước hoa (n): The standard modern term for perfume.
- Cửa hàng nước hoa (perfume shop)
- Hương thơm (n): A more general term for fragrance or aroma, not specifically a liquid product.
- Hương thơm của hoa (the fragrance of flowers)
Synonyms
- Nước hoa: Perfume.
- Hương liệu: Fragrance, scent (often refers to the ingredient or a broader category of scented products).
Related Phrases/Idioms
- Thơm như dầu thơm: (Simile) As fragrant as perfume; used to describe something or someone with a very pleasant smell.
- Căn phòng thơm như dầu thơm sau khi cô ấy dọn dẹp. (The room was as fragrant as perfume after she cleaned it.)