nét ngài
Definition
- Noun:
- The stroke of an eyebrow: A literary and poetic term referring to a single, elegant line or stroke that forms an eyebrow, often used to describe beautiful, slender eyebrows resembling a silkworm's shape.
- Eyebrow: By extension, it can poetically refer to the eyebrow itself, emphasizing its delicate and fine appearance.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nàng có nét ngài nở nang. (She has beautifully full, arched eyebrows.)
- Trong thơ ca, đôi mắt với nét ngài thanh tú thường được ca ngợi. (In poetry, eyes with elegant, silkworm-like eyebrows are often praised.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is almost exclusively found in classical Vietnamese poetry, folk songs (), and literary descriptions to convey traditional, idealized feminine beauty. It is rarely used in modern everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Lông mày (n): The standard, modern word for "eyebrow."
- Cô ấy tỉa lông mày rất cẩn thận. (She shapes her eyebrows very carefully.)
Synonyms
- Eyebrow arch: The curved shape of the eyebrow.
- Eyebrow line: The defining line of the eyebrow.
Related Idioms
- Nét ngài nở nang: A set phrase describing perfectly shaped, full, and beautiful eyebrows. It is a classic standard of beauty in Vietnamese literary tradition.
- Vẻ đẹp kinh điển thường bao gồm nét ngài nở nang. (Classic beauty often includes perfectly arched eyebrows.)