nổi hạt
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a granular or textured surface: Describes a material, especially paper, that has a raised, bumpy, or grainy texture that can be felt by touch.
- To become granular or to show grains: Can describe a substance where small particles or grains have become visible or raised on the surface.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Giấy này nổi hạt rất đẹp khi in ảnh. (This paper has a beautiful textured grain when printing photos.)
- Sau khi khô, lớp sơn bắt đầu nổi hạt. (After drying, the paint layer began to show a grainy texture.)
- Da của em bé nổi hạt vì trời lạnh. (The baby's skin became bumpy because of the cold weather.)
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Artistic Context: Often used in printing, art, and design to describe specialty papers (e.g., granite paper, linen paper) or finishing techniques.
- Nhà in ưa chuộng loại giấy nổi hạt cho danh thiếp cao cấp. (Printers favor granulated paper for high-end business cards.)
Variants and Related Words
- Giấy nổi hạt (n): Granite paper, textured paper. A specific type of paper with a pronounced, decorative granular finish.
- Anh ấy chọn giấy nổi hạt để in lời mời. (He chose textured paper to print the invitations.)
Synonyms
- Textured: Having a rough or irregular surface.
- Grainy: Having a surface marked by grains or small particles.
- Granulated: Formed into grains or having a granular texture.
Notes on Usage
- The term "nổi hạt" is most commonly and precisely used to describe the physical texture of paper and similar materials. Its application to skin or other surfaces is more figurative or descriptive.
- It is typically an adjective but can function descriptively in a verb-like sense (e.g., "bắt đầu nổi hạt" - began to grain).