Definition

1. Noun:
   • Gold leaf paper: A type of paper that is coated or laminated with a very thin layer of metallic foil, typically gold-colored or imitation gold, used for decorative purposes.
   • Tinsel / metallic foil: Thin, glittering sheets or strips of metallic material, often used for ornamentation, crafting, or festive decoration.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chúng tôi dùng trang kim để trang trí thiệp mời. (We used gold leaf paper to decorate the invitation cards.)
  • Cây thông Noel lấp lánh với những dải trang kim. (The Christmas tree sparkled with strands of tinsel.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "trang kim" is often used in the context of traditional crafts, religious object decoration, and holiday ornaments to denote a shiny, metallic decorative material.

Variants and Related Words

• Giấy trang kim (n): Gold leaf paper; a more specific term combining "giấy" (paper) and "trang kim".
  • Cô ấy mua giấy trang kim để gói quà. (She bought gold leaf paper to wrap gifts.)

Synonyms

• Gold leaf: A very thin sheet of real gold used for gilding.
• Tinsel: A form of decorative material that shines and sparkles.
• Metallic foil: A thin, flexible sheet of metal.
• Clinquant: Glittering tinsel or imitation gold (archaic English, from the French reference).

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms directly using "trang kim". Its usage is primarily literal, referring to the decorative material itself.