giấy vê-lanh
Definition
- Noun:
- Vellum paper: A high-quality, smooth, and durable paper, often made from cotton or linen fibers, traditionally used for important documents, fine art prints, or bookbinding. It is characterized by its strength and often a slightly translucent, creamy appearance.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bản hiến pháp lịch sử được in trên giấy vê-lanh. (The historical constitution was printed on vellum paper.)
- Nghệ sĩ thích vẽ bằng mực trên giấy vê-lanh vì bề mặt mịn của nó. (Artists like to draw with ink on vellum paper because of its smooth surface.)
Advanced Usage
- "giấy vê-lanh thủ công": handmade vellum paper, emphasizing artisanal production.
- Cuốn sách cổ được đóng bằng giấy vê-lanh thủ công. (The antique book was bound with handmade vellum paper.)
Variants and Related Words
- Giấy giả da (Parchment paper): Often used interchangeably in some contexts, though traditionally parchment is made from animal skin, while vellum paper is a high-quality paper imitation.
- Giấy chất lượng cao (High-quality paper): A general term that can include vellum paper.
Synonyms
- Giấy da thuộc (Parchment): Although technically different (made from animal skin), it is a close synonym in terms of usage for important documents.
- Giấy mỹ thuật (Art paper): A broader category that can include papers like vellum used for artistic purposes.
Related Phrases
- "cứng như giấy vê-lanh": (as tough as vellum paper) - An idiom describing something very durable or resilient.
- Loại vải này bền, cứng như giấy vê-lanh. (This fabric is durable, as tough as vellum paper.)
Notes on Usage
- The term "giấy vê-lanh" is a direct phonetic borrowing from the French . It is a specialized term used primarily in contexts related to fine arts, archival documents, bookbinding, and luxury stationery. In everyday conversation, more general terms like (good paper) or (thick paper) might be used instead.