vẻ mặt
Definition
- Noun:
- Facial expression; countenance; look: The appearance or expression shown on a person's face, which often reveals their inner feelings, mood, or character.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy có vẻ mặt rất lo lắng. (She has a very worried facial expression.)
- Tôi không thích vẻ mặt giả tạo của anh ta. (I don't like his fake look.)
- Vẻ mặt tươi cười của đứa trẻ làm mọi người vui lên. (The child's smiling countenance cheered everyone up.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used to describe a temporary or immediate expression, as opposed to permanent features.
- Đọc vẻ mặt anh ấy, tôi biết có chuyện không ổn. (Reading his face, I knew something was wrong.)
Variants and Related Words
Nét mặt (n): facial feature or expression; often used similarly to vẻ mặt but can refer to a specific feature or a subtler aspect.
- Nét mặt cô ấy dịu dàng. (Her facial features are gentle.)
Thần sắc (n): complexion or bearing; refers more to the overall vitality and color shown on the face.
- Thần sắc anh ấy hôm nay rất tươi. (His complexion is very fresh today.)
Synonyms
- Expression: a look on someone's face conveying feeling.
- Countenance: a person's face or facial expression.
- Look: an expression in the eyes or on the face.
Related Idioms
Vẻ mặt đăm chiêu: a pensive or deeply thoughtful look.
- Ngồi một mình với vẻ mặt đăm chiêu. (Sitting alone with a pensive look.)
Vẻ mặt hớn hở: a radiant, delighted, or overjoyed look.
- Cậu bé bước vào với vẻ mặt hớn hở. (The boy walked in with a delighted look.)