mát da

Thằng bé mát da, không sốt.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a normal body temperature (not feverish): Used to describe a person, especially a child, whose skin feels cool or normal to thes touch, indicating an absence of fever.
   • Healthy and plump: Often used in the reduplicative form "mát da mát thịt" to describe someone who looks healthy, well-nourished, and has good skin.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Bác sĩ bảo em bé mát da, không phải lo. (The doctor said the baby has a normal temperature, no need to worry.)
  • Nhìn cô ấy mát da mát thịt thế kia là tôi yên tâm. (Seeing her look so healthy and radiant puts my mind at ease.)

Advanced Usage

• "mát da mát thịt": An idiomatic four-syllable expression meaning to be in good health, appearing robust, well-fed, and having a clear, cool complexion.
  • Sau kỳ nghỉ dưỡng, anh ấy trông mát da mát thịt hẳn. (After the resort holiday, he looks much healthier and more well-nourished.)

Variants and Related Words

• Mát mẻ (adj): Cool and pleasant (used for weather or atmosphere).
  • Thời tiết hôm nay thật mát mẻ. (The weather is very cool and pleasant today.)

Synonyms

• Apyrexial: (Medical) not feverish.
• Healthy: in good health.
• Robust: strong and healthy.

Related Idioms

• "mát da mát thịt": As described above, this is the primary idiom associated with the term, emphasizing a state of good physical health and appearance.