vóc dạc
Definition
- Noun:
- Stature; build; physique: Refers to the overall physical size, height, and shape of a person's body. It describes the natural bodily frame and constitution.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy có vóc dạc cao lớn. (He has a tall and large build.)
- Vóc dạc của cô ấy nhỏ nhắn nhưng rất khỏe mạnh. (Her physique is petite but very healthy.)
- Vóc dạc của vận động viên thường rất lý tưởng. (The stature of an athlete is often very ideal.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe a person's physical appearance in a holistic way, emphasizing innate physical characteristics rather than temporary states like fitness or weight.
Variants and Related Words
Tầm vóc (n): stature, scale (can refer to physical size or metaphorical importance).
- Ông ấy là một học giả có tầm vóc. (He is a scholar of great stature.)
Thân hình (n): body shape, figure.
- Cô ấy có thân hình cân đối. (She has a well-proportioned figure.)
Synonyms
- Stature: A person's natural height.
- Build: The physical structure of a person's body.
- Physique: The form, size, and development of a person's body.
Related Idioms
- Vóc dạc hạc mai: A literary idiom describing a frail, thin, and weak physique, like a crane and a plum branch.
- Sau trận ốm, ông cụ trông có vóc dạc hạc mai. (After the illness, the old man looked frail and thin.)