Definition

1. Noun:
   • Figure, carriage, bearing: Refers to a person's overall appearance, posture, and the elegant or distinguished manner in which they carry themselves. This is an archaic/literary term.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Phong tư tài mạo tuyệt vời. (His/Her bearing and talent are magnificent.)
  • Chàng trai ấy có phong tư đĩnh đạc. (That young man has a dignified bearing.)
  • Phong tư của ông ấy toát lên vẻ quý tộc. (His carriage exudes an air of nobility.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is primarily used in classical or formal literary contexts, poetry, and historical descriptions. It is not common in everyday modern conversation.
• It often carries a positive connotation, implying grace, elegance, or a distinguished presence.

Variants and Related Words

• Dáng vẻ (n): Appearance, look (more common and general).
• Tư thế (n): Posture, stance.
• Cốt cách (n): Character, quality (often referring to inner qualities reflected outwardly).

Synonyms

• Dáng điệu: Demeanor, bearing.
• Vóc dáng: Stature, build.
• Thần thái: Aura, spirit (often used in modern contexts for a compelling presence).

Related Idioms/Phrases

• Phong tư tài mạo: A classical phrase combining "bearing" (phong tư) and "talent and appearance" (tài mạo), used to comprehensively praise someone's elegant demeanor and outstanding qualities.
  • Nhân vật ấy được miêu tả là có "phong tư tài mạo tuyệt trần". (That character is described as having "peerless bearing, talent, and appearance.")

1. (từ cũ) Figure, carriage, bearing