ngọc diện
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- Beautiful face, lovely face: A poetic or literary term referring to a face that is exceptionally beautiful, often compared to jade in its preciousness and loveliness.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nàng có một ngọc diện khiến ai cũng phải ngắm nhìn. (She has a beautiful face that makes everyone stop and look.)
- Trong thơ ca, người con gái thường được miêu tả với ngọc diện. (In poetry, a young woman is often described as having a lovely face.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in literary, poetic, or formal contexts to convey high praise for someone's beauty. It is not typically used in everyday conversation.
- Vị hôn thê của chàng trai sở hữu ngọc diện và tâm hồn cao quý. (The young man's fiancée possesses a beautiful face and a noble soul.)
Variants and Related Words
- Khuôn mặt (n): Face (the standard, neutral term).
- Dung nhan (n): Countenance, visage (a more formal/literary term for face, often implying beauty).
- Nhan sắc (n): Beauty, looks (refers to beauty in general, not specifically the face).
Synonyms
- Gương mặt xinh đẹp: Pretty/beautiful face.
- Dung nhan: Countenance, visage.
Notes on Meaning
- The word "ngọc" means jade, a precious stone, and "diện" means face. The compound directly translates to "jade face," metaphorically indicating a face as precious and beautiful as jade. It is a fixed poetic expression.
- Beautiful face, lovely face