láng bóng
Definition
- Adjective:
- Glossy / Shiny: Describes a surface that is smooth and reflects light, giving a bright, polished appearance.
- Sleek: Refers to something having a smooth, glossy surface, often due to being well-groomed, polished, or newly manufactured.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Sàn gỗ này rất láng bóng. (This wooden floor is very glossy.)
- Cô ấy có một mái tóc láng bóng. (She has sleek, shiny hair.)
- Chiếc xe mới sơn trông láng bóng. (The newly painted car looks shiny.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe abstract qualities of speech or writing that is overly smooth or polished, potentially implying a lack of substance.
- Bài diễn văn nghe láng bóng nhưng thiếu nội dung. (The speech sounded polished but lacked substance.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bóng láng (adj): A variant form with the same meaning, emphasizing shininess and smoothness.
- Mặt bàn được đánh bóng láng. (The tabletop was polished to a shine.)
Synonyms
- Glossy: Shiny and smooth.
- Shiny: Reflecting light brightly.
- Polished: Made smooth and glossy by rubbing.
- Sleek: Smooth and glossy, often from being in good condition.
Related Idioms
- Láng bóng như gương: As shiny as a mirror. Used to emphasize a very high-gloss finish.
- Chiếc xe được chăm sóc láng bóng như gương. (The car was cared for until it was as shiny as a mirror.)