thợ kim hoàn
Definition
- Noun:
- Goldsmith: A craftsman who specializes in working with gold, primarily in creating, repairing, or refining gold jewelry and objects.
- Jeweler (craftsman): A skilled artisan who makes, repairs, or designs jewelry, often working with precious metals (like gold and silver) and gemstones.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy là một thợ kim hoàn lành nghề. (He is a skilled goldsmith.)
- Chiếc nhẫn cũ được mang đến thợ kim hoàn để sửa chữa. (The old ring was taken to the jeweler for repair.)
- Thợ kim hoàn đang tạo hình một khuyên tai từ vàng nguyên chất. (The goldsmith is shaping an earring from pure gold.)
Advanced Usage
- The term emphasizes the artisanal skill and craftsmanship involved. It often implies working in a workshop or atelier rather than solely in a retail sales capacity.
Variants and Related Words
- Thợ bạc (n): Silversmith; a craftsman who works specifically with silver.
- Thợ đá quý (n): Gem cutter; a craftsman who cuts and polishes gemstones.
- Chế tác trang sức (v): To craft jewelry; the process of making jewelry.
Synonyms
- Goldsmith: Specifically denotes a worker of gold.
- Jeweler (as a craftsman): A maker or repairer of jewelry.
- Artisan: A skilled manual worker in a particular craft.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Bàn tay vàng của thợ kim hoàn: Literally "the golden hands of the goldsmith"; used to praise someone's exceptional skill and precision in craftsmanship or any delicate work.
- Với bàn tay vàng của thợ kim hoàn, anh ấy đã phục chế chiếc vương miện. (With the golden hands of a goldsmith, he restored the crown.)