thẩm mĩ

Definition
  1. Noun:

    • Aesthetics: The philosophical study or theory of beauty, taste, and art, concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty.
    • Sense of beauty / aesthetic sense: The personal faculty for perceiving, judging, and appreciating beauty.
  2. Adjective (as a modifier):

    • Aesthetic / cosmetic: Relating to beauty or the appreciation of beauty, often used to describe procedures, standards, or concerns focused on appearance.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:

    • Triết học về thẩmrất phức tạp. (The philosophy of aesthetics is very complex.)
    • ấy khiếu thẩmtốt. (She has a good aesthetic sense.)
  • Adjective (modifier):

    • Phẫu thuật thẩmngày càng phổ biến. (Cosmetic surgery is increasingly popular.)
    • Đây chỉ vấn đề thẩm mĩ, không ảnh hưởng đến chức năng. (This is merely an aesthetic issue, it doesn't affect the function.)
Advanced Usage
  • "óc thẩm mĩ" / "khiếu thẩm mĩ": An aesthetic sense; a natural or developed talent for recognizing beauty.

    • Nhà thiết kế đó óc thẩmtuyệt vời. (That designer has a wonderful aesthetic sense.)
  • "tiêu chuẩn thẩm mĩ": Aesthetic standards.

    • Tiêu chuẩn thẩmthay đổi theo thời gian văn hóa. (Aesthetic standards change over time and across cultures.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Thẩm mỹ: A common alternate spelling with the same meaning.
  • Thẩmhọc (n): Aesthetics (as an academic discipline).
    • ấy đang nghiên cứu thẩmhọc. (She is studying aesthetics.)
Synonyms
  • Aesthetics: The study of beauty.
  • Beauty: A quality that pleases the senses.
  • Taste: The ability to judge what is beautiful, good, or appropriate.
Related Idioms
  • "Đẹp về mặt thẩm mĩ": Aesthetically beautiful.
    • Công trình này đẹp về mặt thẩmnhưng không thực tế. (This structure is aesthetically beautiful but impractical.)
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