Definition

1. Noun:
   • Physiognomy, facial appearance: "Sắc diện" refers to the overall appearance of a face, encompassing its color, expression, and features, often considered as an indicator of health or character.
   • Habitus (medical term): In a specialized medical context, "sắc diện" is used similarly to "sắc mạo" to denote the general physical constitution and appearance of a person, which can be indicative of their physiological state.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Sắc diện của anh ấy trông rất tươi tắn. (His physiognomy looks very fresh.)
  • Bác sĩ quan sát sắc diện của bệnh nhân để đánh giá sức khỏe. (The doctor observes the patient's habitus to assess their health.)

Advanced Usage

• "Sắc diện sinh lý": Physiological habitus.
  • Việc nghiên cứu sắc diện sinh lý giúp trong chẩn đoán bệnh. (Studying physiological habitus aids in disease diagnosis.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sắc mạo (n): A synonym meaning physiognomy, facial features, or appearance.
  • Sắc mạo khôi ngô. (A handsome and impressive appearance.)

Synonyms

• Vẻ mặt: Facial expression, countenance.
• Diện mạo: Visage, appearance (often of the face).
• Dung mạo: Features, looks.

Notes on Meaning

• Primary Meaning: The term primarily focuses on the visual, observable characteristics of a face, especially in relation to health or inherent qualities. It is more formal and less common in everyday speech than words like "vẻ mặt."
• Specialized Meaning: In historical or medical texts, it corresponds to the Latin-derived term "habitus," describing the physical build and constitutional type of an individual.

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