vàng ối
Definition
- Adjective:
- Golden yellow: A rich, warm, and bright shade of yellow, often with a slightly orange or deep yellow tone, resembling the color of ripe rice or certain types of gold.
- Descriptive color: Used to describe objects, light, or surfaces that have a vivid, lustrous yellow hue.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cánh đồng lúa chín vàng ối. (The ripe rice field is a golden yellow.)
- Ánh nắng vàng ối chiếu qua cửa sổ. (The golden yellow sunlight shone through the window.)
- Bộ váy có màu vàng ối rất đẹp. (The dress has a very beautiful golden yellow color.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in descriptive and literary contexts to evoke a vivid, warm, and often positive image. It is common in poetry and prose to describe nature, light, or valuable-looking objects.
Variants and Related Words
- Vàng (adj): yellow; gold (the metal or color).
- Vàng rực (adj): brightly/glowing yellow.
- Vàng cam (adj): orange-yellow.
Synonyms
- Golden yellow
- Amber (in certain contexts, for a deep yellow-brown hue)
- Rich yellow
Related Idioms and Phrases
- While "vàng ối" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is a standard color descriptor. It can be used in figurative expressions to describe something precious or beautifully radiant, similar to gold.
- Giấc mơ vàng ối (a golden dream) – implying a precious or ideal dream.