mê hồn
Definition
- Adjective:
- Enchanting; captivating; fascinating: Describes something that possesses an extremely attractive or charming quality, capable of captivating one's soul or mind, often leading to intense admiration or delight.
- Ravishing; entrancing: Refers to a beauty or charm so profound it seems to mesmerize or hold one's spirit captive.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Vũ điệu đó thật mê hồn. (That dance is truly enchanting.)
- Cô ấy có nụ cười mê hồn. (She has a captivating smile.)
- Âm nhạc mê hồn của anh ấy chinh phục khán giả. (His entrancing music conquered the audience.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in literary or expressive contexts to describe art, beauty, music, or experiences that have a deep, almost spiritual, attractive power.
- It can function attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "là" - is).
Variants and Related Words
- Mê (verb/adjective): to be infatuated with; to be obsessed; to be fascinated by.
- Anh ta mê trò chơi điện tử. (He is obsessed with video games.)
- Hồn (noun): soul; spirit.
- Bài hát chạm đến tận hồn người nghe. (The song touches the listener's very soul.)
Synonyms
- Enthralling: captivating and holding attention completely.
- Bewitching: enchanting and delightful.
- Spellbinding: holding one's attention as if by a spell.
- Mesmerizing: fascinating completely.
Related Idioms
- While "mê hồn" itself is an adjective phrase, it is related to the concept in idioms like:
- Mê hồn trận: (literally "soul-capturing battle/formation") can refer to an irresistibly captivating situation or a state of being utterly charmed and confused.
- Sắc đẹp của cô ấy như một mê hồn trận. (Her beauty is like a captivating trap for the soul.)