vẻ mặt

vẻ mặt

Cô ấy có vẻ mặt hiền lành khi nhìn đứa trẻ.

Definition
  1. 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:
    • 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 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 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 bước vào với vẻ mặt hớn hở. (The boy walked in with a delighted look.)