Definition

Noun: - Crystal: A high-quality, very clear and transparent type of glass, often with a high lead content, known for its brilliance and clarity. It is typically used for fine glassware and decorative objects. - Glass (in specific contexts): Can refer to objects made from this material, especially when emphasizing their quality and transparency.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chiếc ly pha lê này rất đẹp và sáng lấp lánh. (This crystal glass is very beautiful and sparkling.)
  • Cô ấy sưu tầm những con thiên nga bằng pha lê. (She collects crystal swans.)
  • Ánh đèn chiếu qua khối pha lê tạo ra cầu vồng. (The light shining through the crystal creates a rainbow.)

Advanced Usage

• "Trong như pha lê": An idiom meaning "as clear as crystal," used to describe something extremely transparent or pure, like water or a voice.
  • Nước suối ở đây trong như pha lê. (The stream water here is as clear as crystal.)
• "Giọng nói trong trẻo như pha lê": A poetic comparison describing a very clear, pure, and resonant voice.
  • Giọng hát của cô ấy trong trẻo như pha lê. (Her singing voice is as clear as crystal.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thủy tinh (n): Glass. This is the general term for glass. is a specific, higher-quality type of .
  • Cửa sổ làm bằng thủy tinh. (The window is made of glass.)
• Đồ pha lê (n phrase): Crystal ware; glassware (specifically of crystal quality).
  • Cô ấy cất giữ bộ đồ pha lê cho những dịp đặc biệt. (She saves her crystal ware for special occasions.)

Synonyms

• Crystal: The direct and most accurate translation.
• Lead glass: A more technical term specifying the type of glass.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The word 'pha lê' specifically refers to the material (crystal/ fine glass) or items made from it. It does not mean "glass" in the most general sense (like a window pane), for which 'thủy tinh' is used.
• In older or poetic contexts, it can be used metaphorically to describe exceptional clarity or purity.

noun

1. crystal, glass
   • đồ pha lê
     glass-ware