nữ dung
Definition
- Noun:
- Feminine grace / feminine bearing: The elegant and graceful appearance, demeanor, or posture characteristic of a woman.
- Female form / womanly figure: The physical form or figure of a woman, often emphasizing its gracefulness.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy có nữ dung rất đoan trang. (She possesses a very dignified feminine grace.)
- Nữ dung của người thiếu nữ ấy thật dịu dàng. (That maiden's feminine bearing is truly gentle.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "nữ dung" is a classical and literary word, primarily used in formal writing, poetry, or to convey a sense of traditional elegance. It is less common in everyday modern speech.
Variants and Related Words
- Dung nhan (n): countenance, facial appearance (can be used for any gender but often for women in literary contexts).
- Dung nhan xinh đẹp. (A beautiful countenance.)
- Dáng điệu (n): posture, bearing, demeanor (a more general, modern term).
- Dáng điệu uyển chuyển. (A graceful bearing.)
Synonyms
- Feminine grace: The quality of being gracefully feminine.
- Womanly bearing: The way a woman carries herself.
- Poise: Graceful and elegant bearing in a person.
Related Idioms
- "Khuê các nữ dung": This phrase describes the graceful bearing of a woman from a noble or refined family, emphasizing traditional beauty and elegance.
- Người ta thường nói về khuê các nữ dung của các tiểu thư ngày xưa. (People often speak of the noble feminine grace of the young ladies of the past.)