phù hồng

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • A superficial vein: A small, visible vein, typically bluish or purplish in color, that appears close to the surface of the skin, often on the hands, feet, or temples.
   • A prominent capillary: Refers to a small blood vessel (capillary) that has become dilated and visible through the skin.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông cụ có nhiều phù hồng trên mu bàn tay. (The old man has many superficial veins on the back of his hands.)
  • Cô ấy dễ bị nổi phù hồng khi trời lạnh. (She easily gets prominent capillaries when the weather is cold.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in a medical or descriptive anatomical context to discuss visible vascular structures. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation outside of these contexts.

Variants and Related Words

• Mạch máu (n): blood vessel.
  • Tổn thương có thể làm vỡ các mạch máu nhỏ. (The injury can rupture small blood vessels.)
• Tĩnh mạch (n): vein.
  • Tĩnh mạch vận chuyển máu trở về tim. (Veins carry blood back to the heart.)

Synonyms

• Visible vein: A vein that can be seen under the skin.
• Surface vein: A vein located near the skin's surface.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms specifically using the term "phù hồng."