ngoại hình
Definition
- Noun:
- External appearance / outward appearance: The physical form and look of a person, animal, or object as perceived from the outside. It refers to the overall shape, build, and visual impression.
- Physique / looks: Specifically concerning a person's bodily shape, facial features, and overall attractiveness.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy có ngoại hình ưa nhìn. (He has a pleasant appearance.)
- Ngoại hình của tòa nhà rất hiện đại. (The building's external appearance is very modern.)
- Công việc này đòi hỏi ngoại hình cao. (This job requires good looks.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in contexts like casting, modeling, service industries, and personal descriptions to assess visual impact.
- It can carry a neutral, descriptive tone but may also imply an emphasis on superficial qualities when discussing people.
Variants and Related Words
Dáng vẻ bề ngoài (n): outward demeanor or bearing.
- Dáng vẻ bề ngoài của ông ấy rất đáng tin. (His outward demeanor is very trustworthy.)
Vẻ bề ngoài (n): external look, often with a hint of superficiality.
- Đừng chỉ đánh giá qua vẻ bề ngoài. (Don't judge solely by external looks.)
Synonyms
- Appearance: the way that someone or something looks.
- Looks: a person's facial beauty or physical attractiveness.
- Physique: the form, size, and development of a person's body.
Related Idioms
Đẹp mã bề ngoài: to be beautiful only on the outside; superficially attractive.
- Sản phẩm đó chỉ đẹp mã bề ngoài. (That product is only beautiful on the outside.)
Bề ngoài hào nhoáng: a flashy, glossy exterior.
- Căn nhà có vẻ bề ngoài hào nhoáng. (The house has a flashy exterior.)