thâm quầng
Definition
- Noun:
- Dark circles: The primary meaning refers to the appearance of darkened, often bluish or purplish, skin beneath or around the eyes. This is typically caused by fatigue, lack of sleep, aging, or genetics.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy có thâm quầng mắt vì thức khuya học bài. (She has dark circles under her eyes because she stayed up late studying.)
- Thiếu ngủ thường xuyên sẽ dẫn đến thâm quầng. (Chronic lack of sleep often leads to dark circles.)
- Anh ấy trông rất mệt mỏi với đôi mắt thâm quầng. (He looks very tired with dark circles around his eyes.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is almost exclusively used in the compound form "thâm quầng mắt" (dark circles under/around the eyes). While "thâm quầng" alone is understood, specifying "mắt" (eyes) is very common for clarity.
- It describes a state or condition. To describe the process, one might use a phrase like (to get/have dark circles).
Variants and Related Words
- Quầng thâm (n): This is a less common variant with the same meaning (dark circles). The word order is reversed.
- Thâm (adj): Dark, bruised. This is the root adjective meaning "darkened" or "bruised."
- Quầng (n): Circle, ring, halo. This is the root noun meaning "circle."
Synonyms
- Dark circles: The direct and most common translation.
- Periorbital dark circles: A more formal, medical term.
- Eye bags: While related, this specifically refers to puffiness or swelling, which can accompany dark circles but is a distinct condition.
Related Idioms and Common Phrases
- Mắt thâm quầng vì thiếu ngủ: (Eyes with dark circles from lack of sleep.) A standard descriptive phrase.
- Che khuyết điểm thâm quầng: (To conceal dark circle imperfections.) A common phrase in the context of makeup and skincare.