vàng diệp
Definition
- Noun:
- Gold leaf: A very thin sheet of gold, used for gilding surfaces in art, decoration, and architecture. This is the primary and most common meaning.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các nghệ nhân dùng vàng diệp để mạ lên tượng Phật. (Artisans use gold leaf to gild the Buddha statue.)
- Công trình cổ được phục chế lại bằng vàng diệp. (The ancient monument was restored using gold leaf.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific to the material itself and its application in crafts. It is not typically used in metaphorical or idiomatic expressions.
Variants and Related Words
- Lá vàng: A more general or colloquial term for gold leaf.
- Lá vàng cũng được dùng trong trang trí. (Gold leaf is also used in decoration.)
Synonyms
- Gold foil: Although "foil" can be slightly thicker, it is often used interchangeably in some contexts.
- Gold sheet: A less common and more general term.
Notes on Usage
- "Vàng diệp" is a technical term primarily used in the contexts of traditional craftsmanship, fine arts, religious artifact restoration, and high-end decoration. It is not a term used in everyday conversation about gold as a metal or currency.