Definition

1. Noun:
   • Freckle: A small, flat, brownish spot on the skin, often caused by exposure to sunlight and commonly found on the face and arms. It is a natural skin marking, not a medical condition.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trên má cô ấy có nhiều vết hoe. (She has many freckles on her cheeks.)
  • Những vết hoe thường xuất hiện nhiều hơn vào mùa hè. (Freckles often appear more in the summer.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "vết hoe" is a specific and somewhat less common Vietnamese word for freckle. In everyday conversation, the word "tàn nhang" is used more frequently.

Variants and Related Words

• Tàn nhang (n): The more common and general term for freckle.
  • Cô ấy có mái tóc đỏ và nhiều tàn nhang. (She has red hair and many freckles.)

Synonyms

• Freckle: A small, pigmented spot on the skin.
• Sun spot: Informally used for a freckle caused by sun exposure.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms specifically using the term "vết hoe". Descriptions of skin or appearance typically use the more common term "tàn nhang".