lục hồng
Definition
- Noun:
- Green and red: A term literally meaning "green (lục) and red (hồng)," used to describe the vibrant colors of nature, specifically green leaves and red flowers.
- The beauty of women: By poetic extension, it is a classical literary metaphor used to describe the fresh, radiant, and captivating beauty of a young woman, comparing her to the vivid colors of flora.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong thơ cổ, vẻ đẹp của người thiếu nữ thường được ví với lục hồng. (In classical poetry, the beauty of a young maiden is often compared to "lục hồng".)
- Cảnh vật nơi đây đầy sắc lục hồng. (The scenery here is full of green and red hues.)
Advanced Usage
- As a metaphor or symbol in literature and poetry to evoke imagery of youth, vitality, and feminine charm.
- Tác giả dùng hình ảnh lục hồng để ca ngợi vẻ xuân sắc. (The author uses the image of "lục hồng" to praise her springtime beauty.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sắc lục hồng (n): The state or quality of having these green and red colors; often used synonymously with "lục hồng" to describe beauty.
- Sắc lục hồng của khu vườn. (The garden's display of green and red.)
Synonyms
- Vibrant colors: Bright and striking colors.
- Floral beauty: Beauty reminiscent of flowers.
- Youthful radiance: The fresh and bright beauty of youth.
Related Idioms
- While "lục hồng" itself is often used as a poetic idiom, it is a core component of the classical aesthetic in Vietnamese literature for describing beauty. A related concept is:
- Má hồng môi lục: A more direct, though less common, poetic phrase meaning "rosy cheeks, green (vibrant) lips," also praising a woman's beauty.