sạm nắng

sạm nắng

Da của cô ấy bị sạm nắng sau kỳ nghỉ ở biển.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Sun-tanned: Describes skin that has become darker in color due to prolonged exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is a natural, often temporary, darkening of the skin.
    • Sunburned (with a tan): Can imply a degree of sunburn where the primary result is a darkening or browning of the skin, not just redness.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • Da cô ấy trông rất sạm nắng sau kỳ nghỉ ở biển. (Her skin looks very sun-tanned after the beach holiday.)
    • Anh ấy không đội mũ nên mặt bị sạm nắng. (He didn't wear a hat, so his face got tanned by the sun.)
    • Làn da sạm nắng cho thấy cô ấy đã dành nhiều thời gian ngoài trời. (The tanned skin shows she spent a lot of time outdoors.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term "sạm nắng" often carries a neutral or even positive connotation of a healthy, outdoor look, distinct from "cháy nắng" (sunburned), which implies pain and skin damage.
  • It can be used descriptively in skincare contexts to discuss hyperpigmentation or uneven skin tone caused by sun exposure.
Variants and Related Words

  • Sạm da (adj/phr): general term for skin darkening or dullness, which can be caused by the sun, pollution, or other factors.

    • Ánh nắng mặt trời là một nguyên nhân chính gây sạm da. (Sunlight is a major cause of skin darkening.)

  • Cháy nắng (adj/phr): specifically sunburned, indicating skin damage with redness, pain, and peeling.

    • Tôi bị cháy nắng vì quên bôi kem chống nắng. (I got sunburned because I forgot to apply sunscreen.)

  • Rám nắng (adj): a synonym for sạm nắng, also meaning tanned by the sun, sometimes with a slightly more even or golden tone implied.

Synonyms
  • Tanned: having a brown skin color from being in the sun.
  • Sun-kissed: (poetic/positive) lightly or attractively tanned.
  • Bronzed: deeply tanned, often with a golden or coppery tone.
Related Idioms and Common Phrases
  • While there is no direct idiom with "sạm nắng", it is commonly used in health and beauty advice:
    • Ngăn ngừa da sạm nắng bằng kem chống nắng. (Prevent sun-tanned skin with sunscreen.)
    • Dưỡng ẩm cho da sau khi bị sạm nắng. (Moisturize skin after getting a tan.)