Definition

1. Noun:
   • Skin color: The natural pigmentation of a person's skin, often used as a characteristic to describe or categorize human ethnic groups, such as yellow, white, black, or red.
   • Complexion: The color and appearance of the skin, particularly on the face, which often reflects a person's health or emotional state.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Mọi người đều có quyền bình đẳng, bất kể màu da. (Everyone has equal rights, regardless of skin color.)
  • Cô ấy có màu da hồng hào khỏe mạnh. (She has a rosy, healthy complexion.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is central to discussions on race, ethnicity, and social equality. It is often used in phrases addressing discrimination or diversity.
  • Phân biệt đối xử dựa trên màu da là không thể chấp nhận. (Discrimination based on skin color is unacceptable.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nước da (n): A more common synonym for "complexion," focusing on the skin's hue and quality.
  • Nước da cô ấy trắng sáng. (Her complexion is fair and bright.)

Synonyms

• Skin tone: A common synonym, often used in more neutral or descriptive contexts.
• Complexion: Specifically refers to the natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin of the face.
• Pigmentation: The technical term for the coloring of skin, hair, or eyes.

Related Idioms

• Phân biệt màu da: (Skin color discrimination) Refers to racism or prejudice based on skin color.
  • Xã hội cần đấu tranh chống lại phân biệt màu da. (Society must fight against skin color discrimination.)