mặt mày
Definition
- Noun (Compound Noun):
- Facial appearance / countenance / face: Refers to the overall look or expression of a person's face. It describes the general state, demeanor, or visage, often indicating one's mood, health, or spirit.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sau khi nghe tin, mặt mày cô ấy tái mét. (After hearing the news, her face turned pale.)
- Anh ấy có vẻ mệt mỏi, mặt mày ủ rũ. (He seems tired, his countenance is gloomy.)
- Nhìn mặt mày rạng rỡ thế, chắc có chuyện vui? (Looking at your bright face, you must have good news?)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in descriptive contexts to emphasize the emotional or physical state reflected on the face. It is more expressive than the single word "mặt" (face), as it encompasses the overall appearance including complexion and expression.
- Mặt mày hốc hác: to look haggard, gaunt-faced.
- Mặt mày sáng sủa: to have a bright, intelligent, or pleasant face.
Variants and Related Words
- Mặt (n): face.
- Nét mặt (n): facial expression.
- Vẻ mặt (n): look, appearance of the face.
Synonyms
- Countenance: the appearance or expression of a person's face.
- Visage: a person's face, with reference to the form or proportions of the features.
- Demeanor: outward behavior or bearing, often as reflected in the face.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Mặt mày sưng mày sỉa / Mặt sưng mày sỉa: To have a swollen, disgruntled, or sulky face; to look very upset or offended.
- Đừng có mặt mày sưng mày sỉa như thế! (Don't sulk like that!)
- Mặt mày kì cục: To have a strange or funny-looking face.
- Nó làm mặt mày kì cục làm mọi người cười. (He made a funny face that made everyone laugh.)