khí sắc

Definition

Noun:
- Complexion, countenance: "Khí sắc" refers to the overall appearance of a person's face, particularly its color and expression, which reflects their physical health and mental state.
- Spirit, vitality (as shown on the face): It can also denote the vitality or spirit of a person as perceived through their facial expression and color.

Usage Examples

Noun:
- Sau kỳ nghỉ, khí sắc của anh ấy tươi tắn hẳn lên. (After the holiday, his complexion became much brighter.)
- Bác sĩ nhận xét bệnh nhân có khí sắc hồng hào là dấu hiệu tốt. (The doctor noted that the patient's ruddy complexion was a good sign.)
- Cô ấy luôn giữ được khí sắc bình thản dù gặp nhiều khó khăn. (She always maintains a serene countenance despite facing many difficulties.)

Advanced Usage

"khí sắc ủ rũ": to have a gloomy/downcast countenance; to look dispirited.
- Nhìn khí sắc ủ rũ của anh ta, tôi biết có chuyện không vui. (Looking at his gloomy countenance, I knew something was wrong.)
"khí sắc tươi tỉnh": to have a fresh/cheerful complexion.
- Một giấc ngủ ngon sẽ giúp bạn có khí sắc tươi tỉnh vào sáng hôm sau. (A good night's sleep will help you have a fresh complexion the next morning.)

Variants and Related Words

Sắc mặt (n): Face color/complexion (often more focused on color due to emotion or health).
- Sắc mặt anh ta tái mét vì sợ hãi. (His face turned pale from fear.)
Thần sắc (n): Spirit, expression (often emphasizes the mental/energetic state visible on the face).
- Thần sắc lạc quan giúp cô ấy vượt qua bệnh tật. (An optimistic spirit helped her overcome the illness.)
Dung nhan (n): Visage, looks (refers more to facial features and beauty).

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Related Phrases

(Note: "Khí sắc" is typically a noun and does not commonly form phrasal verbs in Vietnamese.)

Related Idioms

"Mặt hồng hào, khí sắc tươi": (To have) a rosy face and a fresh complexion (indicating good health).
- Bà cụ đã ngoài tám mươi nhưng mặt hồng hào, khí sắc tươi. (The old lady is over eighty but has a rosy face and a fresh complexion.)