mặt thịt
Definition
- Noun:
- Lean face: A colloquial term referring to a face that appears thin, with little subcutaneous fat, making the underlying bone structure more prominent. It is often used to describe a gaunt or haggard facial appearance.
- Alternative form: This term is defined as being the same as "mặt nạc" (lean face).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sau trận ốm, anh ấy có vẻ mặt thịt hẳn đi. (After the illness, his face looks much leaner.)
- Cô ấy không thích kiểu mặt thịt vì trông có vẻ mệt mỏi. (She doesn't like having a lean face because it looks tired.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "mặt thịt" is primarily used in informal, descriptive contexts, often concerning health or physical appearance. It is not a standard medical or formal term.
Variants and Related Words
- Mặt nạc (n): The direct synonym, meaning "lean face" or "thin face."
- Ông cụ có khuôn mặt nạc và đôi mắt sâu. (The old man has a lean face and deep-set eyes.)
Synonyms
- Gaunt face: A face that is thin and bony, often due to suffering, hunger, or age.
- Haggard face: A face that looks exhausted and unwell, with prominent features.
- Thin-faced: Having a face with little fat.
Notes on Usage
- "Mặt thịt" is a compound noun where "mặt" means "face" and "thịt" literally means "meat" or "flesh." In this context, however, it paradoxically describes a face that appears to have less flesh, highlighting its colloquial and somewhat idiomatic nature.
- It typically carries a neutral to slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of robustness or healthy plumpness in the face.