vóc dáng

Thân thiện

Ông ấy có vóc dáng cao lớn và khỏe mạnh.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Stature: The overall height and size of a person's body.
   • Build: The physical structure, shape, and proportions of a person's body, often implying a sense of physique or frame.
   • Figure: The general shape or form of a human body, often with a connotation of appearance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cô ấy có vóc dáng cao ráo. (She has a tall and slender stature.)
  • Vóc dáng của một vận động viên rất dễ nhận ra. (The build of an athlete is very recognizable.)
  • Anh ấy giữ vóc dáng cân đối nhờ tập thể dục đều đặn. (He maintains a well-proportioned figure through regular exercise.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "vóc dáng" is often used in formal or descriptive contexts to discuss physical appearance in a holistic way, combining aspects of height, frame, and overall impression. It is neutral but can carry a positive aesthetic evaluation.

Variants and Related Words

• Dáng vóc (n): A variant form with the same meaning as "vóc dáng," often used interchangeably.

  • Dáng vóc oai vệ của người lính. (The soldier's majestic stature.)

• Tầm vóc (n): This refers to scale, stature, or caliber, often metaphorical (e.g., the stature of an intellect or achievement), not physical build.

  • Một học giả có tầm vóc quốc tế. (A scholar of international stature.)

Synonyms

• Physique: The form, size, and development of a person's body.
• Frame: The physical structure of a body.
• Stature: Height or standing, both literal and figurative.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Vóc dáng thanh thoát: A graceful, lithe figure.

  • Người múa có vóc dáng thanh thoát. (The dancer has a graceful figure.)

• Vóc dáng vạm vỡ: A sturdy, robust, or brawny build.

  • Người nông dân với vóc dáng vạm vỡ. (The farmer with a brawny build.)

Học thuật

noun

1. stature, size, build