Definition

Noun: * Chicken fat color: A light yellow color, similar to the color of chicken fat. This term is primarily used to describe the color of fabrics, especially silk.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tôi thích màu mỡ gà của tấm lụa này. (I like the chicken fat color of this silk.)
  • Chiếc áo dài lụa mỡ gà trông rất thanh lịch. (The chicken fat-colored silk áo dài looks very elegant.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "mỡ gà" is a specific, traditional color descriptor in Vietnamese, often associated with high-quality silk and traditional clothing (). It evokes a sense of classic elegance and natural dye.

Variants and Related Words

• Màu mỡ gà (noun phrase): Another way to say "chicken fat color."
• Vàng nhạt (adjective): Light yellow. This is a more general, modern term for the color, while "mỡ gà" carries a more specific, traditional connotation.

Synonyms

• Vàng kem (adjective): Cream yellow.
• Vàng ngà (adjective): Ivory yellow. (Note: "vàng ngà" often has a slightly warmer, more opaque tone than "mỡ gà".)

Related Idioms/Phrases

• (Có) da mỡ gà (idiom): To have fair, smooth, and slightly yellowish skin, considered a compliment for complexion.
  • Cô ấy có làn da mỡ gà rất đẹp. (She has very beautiful, fair "chicken fat" skin.)

1. Chicken fat coloured
   • áo cánh lụa mỡ gà
     A jacket made of chicken fat coloured silk