giấy da đá
Definition
- Noun:
- Marbled paper: A type of decorative paper with swirling, multicolored patterns that resemble marble stone, traditionally used for bookbinding, endpapers, and ornamental purposes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nghệ nhân dùng giấy da đá để làm bìa sách cổ. (The artisan used marbled paper to make the cover of the ancient book.)
- Hoa văn trên tờ giấy da đá này thật tinh xảo. (The pattern on this sheet of marbled paper is truly exquisite.)
Advanced Usage
- In traditional bookbinding, giấy da đá is often used for endpapers, the sheets glued to the inside covers of a book.
- Phần giấy lót bên trong bìa thường được làm từ giấy da đá. (The lining paper inside the cover is often made from marbled paper.)
Variants and Related Words
- Giấy vân đá (n): A synonym for marbled paper, also meaning paper with a stone-like pattern.
- Giấy trang trí (n): Decorative paper.
Synonyms
- Marbled paper: The direct and most accurate translation.
- Decorative paper: A general term for ornamentally patterned paper.
Related Terms
- Bookbinding: The process of physically assembling a book, where giấy da đá is commonly applied.
- Endpaper: The pages at the beginning and end of a book that are often made from decorative paper like giấy da đá.