tóc mây
Definition
- Noun:
- Cloud-like hair: A poetic term describing a woman's beautiful, soft, and flowing hair, often dark and lustrous, reminiscent of the appearance of clouds. It carries a classic, romantic, and traditionally Eastern Asian aesthetic connotation.
- Silken tresses: Refers specifically to the smooth, fine, and shiny quality of a woman's hair, similar to silk.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy có mái tóc mây dài đến thắt lưng. (She has cloud-like hair that reaches down to her waist.)
- Tóc mây của người thiếu nữ bay trong gió. (The maiden's silken tresses flowed in the wind.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in literary, poetic, or descriptive contexts rather than in everyday conversation. It evokes imagery of traditional beauty standards.
Variants and Related Words
- Mái tóc mây (n): A more complete phrase with the same meaning, literally "a head of cloud-like hair."
- Mái tóc mây đen nhánh của cô ấy thật duyên dáng. (Her jet-black, cloud-like hair is truly graceful.)
Synonyms
- Silken hair: Hair that is smooth and shiny like silk.
- Flowing locks: Long, flowing, and beautiful hair.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- While not a standalone idiom, tóc mây is often used in conjunction with other poetic descriptions of beauty, such as (eyebrows like silkworms) or (face like a flower), to depict classic feminine beauty.