Definitions

1. Noun:
   • Coated paper: A type of paper that has been treated with a coating (such as clay or a polymer) to create a smooth, glossy, or matte surface, improving print quality and ink holdout. This is the direct and most common translation.
   • Art paper: A specific, high-quality type of coated paper often used for printing art reproductions, photographs, and premium brochures.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tờ rơi này được in trên giấy hồ rất đẹp. (This flyer is printed on very nice coated paper.)
  • Cuốn tạp chí này dùng giấy hồ bóng để hình ảnh sắc nét hơn. (This magazine uses glossy coated paper to make the images sharper.)
  • Anh ấy mua giấy hồ để in portfolio cho dự án. (He bought art paper to print the portfolio for the project.)

Advanced Usage

• The term giấy hồ is primarily technical and used in contexts related to printing, publishing, graphic design, and fine arts.
• It is often specified further as giấy hồ bóng (glossy coated paper) or giấy hồ mờ (matte coated paper).

Variants and Related Words

• Giấy couché: A direct loanword from French ("papier couché"), identical in meaning to giấy hồ.
• Giấy tráng phủ: A descriptive term meaning "coated/covered paper," synonymous with giấy hồ.
• Giấy bồi: Refers to paperboard or pasteboard, which is thicker and stiffer, not to be confused with giấy hồ.

Synonyms

• Coated stock: (English equivalent, more formal/professional)
• Art paper: (English equivalent for high-quality coated paper)

Notes on Different Meanings

• The word giấy hồ is specific and does not have other common metaphorical meanings. Its meaning is consistently related to paper quality and printing.