nhuốm màu
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To be tinged with; to take on a hue of: Describes something acquiring a subtle shade, tint, or character of a particular color or quality, often metaphorically. It implies a gradual or partial coloring or influence.
- To be imbued with; to be stained with: Suggests something is permeated or marked by a certain color, emotion, or characteristic, sometimes with a negative connotation.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Bầu trời chiều nhuốm màu tím. (The evening sky is tinged with purple.)
- Câu chuyện của anh ấy nhuốm màu bi kịch. (His story is tinged with tragedy.)
- Cuộc tranh luận đã nhuốm màu chính trị. (The debate has become imbued with politics.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used in literary, descriptive, or analytical contexts to convey a subtle or pervasive influence rather than a complete transformation.
- Can describe abstract concepts (emotions, atmosphere, opinions) acquiring a specific quality.
Variants and Related Words
- Nhuộm màu (verb phrase): To dye; to color something deliberately and completely. This is the more literal and active counterpart.
- Cô ấy nhuộm màu tóc. (She dyes her hair.)
Synonyms
- To be tinged with: To have a slight trace of a color or quality.
- To be imbued with: To be permeated or inspired by a feeling or quality.
- To be tainted with: To be contaminated or spoiled by something (negative connotation).
Related Idioms
- Nhuốm màu thời gian: To bear the marks of time; to show signs of age or change over time.
- Bức tường cũ nhuốm màu thời gian. (The old wall bears the marks of time.)