Definition

1. Noun:
   • Pattern, decorative design: "hoa văn" refers to a decorative pattern or design, often repeated, used to ornament objects, textiles, pottery, or architecture.
   • Ornamentation, motif: It can also denote a specific artistic motif or style of decoration, especially one characteristic of a particular culture or historical period.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chiếc bình gốm này có hoa văn rất tinh xảo. (This pottery vase has a very intricate pattern.)
  • Hoa văn trên trống đồng là di sản văn hóa quý giá. (The designs on the bronze drum are a precious cultural heritage.)
  • Cô ấy thích chiếc khăn với hoa văn hình học. (She likes the scarf with geometric patterns.)

Advanced Usage

• "hoa văn trang trí": decorative pattern/ornamentation.
  • Tường được phủ đầy hoa văn trang trí. (The wall is covered with decorative ornamentation.)
• "hoa văn cổ": ancient/antique design.
  • Các nhà khảo cổ nghiên cứu hoa văn cổ trên đồ gốm. (Archaeologists study ancient designs on pottery.)

Variants and Related Words

• Văn hoa (n): This is a different word meaning "flowery language" or "ornate speech," not to be confused with "hoa văn."
• Họa tiết (n): pattern, design, motif. Often used similarly to "hoa văn" but can imply a smaller, constituent part of a larger design.
  • Áo dài thường có họa tiết hoa. (The áo dài often has floral patterns.)
• Đề tài trang trí (n): decorative theme/subject.

Synonyms

• Hình trang trí: decorative figure/shape.
• Mẫu trang trí: decorative model/pattern.
• Mô-típ: motif (a loanword).

Related Phrases

• Có hoa văn: to be patterned, to have a design.
  • Tấm thảm này có hoa văn truyền thống. (This carpet has a traditional pattern.)
• Chạm khắc hoa văn: to carve/engrave a design.
  • Nghệ nhân chạm khắc hoa văn lên gỗ. (The artisan carves designs onto the wood.)

Related Idioms

(Note: "hoa văn" itself is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. Its usage is primarily literal, referring to physical patterns.)

1. Design (on pottery and brass objects)
   • Hoa văn đồ đồng Đông Sơn
     Designs on Dongson brass ware