hạt châu
Definition
- Noun:
- Pearl: A small, round, lustrous object produced within the shell of certain mollusks, especially oysters, and valued as a gem.
- Tear drop (literary/poetic): A single tear, often used metaphorically in literature to describe a drop of liquid that is precious or beautiful, like a pearl.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy đeo một chuỗi hạt châu trắng. (She is wearing a string of white pearls.)
- Những hạt châu lăn trên má em. (Pearl-like tears rolled down her cheeks.)
Advanced Usage
- "hạt châu nước mắt": A poetic phrase meaning "teardrops," literally "pearls of tears," emphasizing the beauty or value of the tears.
- Trong câu chuyện buồn, hạt châu nước mắt cô rơi xuống. (In the sad story, her teardrops fell.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ngọc trai (n): This is the more common, specific term for "pearl" as a gemstone.
- Vòng cổ làm bằng ngọc trai. (A necklace made of pearls.)
- Hạt (n): Seed, grain, bead; a general term for a small, round object.
- Châu (n): Archaic or literary term for "pearl" or "gem"; also part of the name for certain regions (e.g., Châu Âu - Europe).
Synonyms
- Ngọc (n): Gem, jewel; a more general term for precious stones.
- Giọt lệ (n): Tear drop; the standard term for a tear.
Related Phrases
- Quý như hạt châu: As precious as a pearl.
- Tình bạn của họ quý như hạt châu. (Their friendship is as precious as a pearl.)
Related Idioms
- Mưa ngọc, gió châu: A literary idiom describing a lavish, luxurious environment, literally "rain of gems, wind of pearls."
- Cuộc sống trong cung điện như mưa ngọc, gió châu. (Life in the palace was one of extreme luxury.)