nhãn quang
Definition
- Noun:
- Eye power / Visual power: The inherent ability or capacity of the eyes to see; eyesight.
- Perspective / Discernment / Judgment: The personal viewpoint, insight, or critical faculty used to observe, evaluate, and judge people, situations, or artistic works. This is the most common figurative usage.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhãn quang của ông ấy rất tinh tường. (His discernment is very sharp.)
- Tôi tin tưởng vào nhãn quang của đạo diễn khi chọn diễn viên. (I trust the director's judgment in casting actors.)
- Nhãn quang của người xem có thể khác nhau. (The perspective of viewers can vary.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in formal, literary, or analytical contexts to discuss critical assessment or perception, rather than literal eyesight.
- It often implies a refined, educated, or expert level of seeing and understanding.
Variants and Related Words
- Nhãn lực (n): A near-synonym focusing more on the physical power or acuity of vision.
- Góc nhìn (n): Angle of view; viewpoint. This is a more common and general term for "perspective."
- Con mắt (n): Eye; can be used figuratively for judgment (e.g., - a professional eye).
Synonyms
- Judgment: The ability to make considered decisions.
- Discernment: The ability to judge well.
- Perspective: A particular attitude or way of regarding something.
- Insight: The capacity to gain an accurate understanding.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Tầm nhìn xa trông rộng: Farsightedness; having a broad, long-term vision.
- Con mắt tinh đời: A shrewd, discerning eye.