vóc
Definition
- Noun:
- Stature; build; physique: Refers to the natural height, size, and overall physical form of a human body.
- Quality; grade (of fabric): In a more classical or literary context, it can denote the quality, type, or grade of fine textiles, such as silk or brocade.
Usage Examples
- Noun (stature):
- Cô ấy có vóc người nhỏ nhắn. (She has a petite stature.)
- Vận động viên có vóc dáng cao lớn. (The athlete has a tall, large build.)
- Noun (fabric quality):
- Gấm vóc là những mặt hàng xa xỉ. (Brocades and fine silks are luxury goods.)
Advanced Usage
- "vóc dáng": This is the most common compound, meaning "physique," "figure," or "bodily shape." It emphasizes the overall appearance of the body.
- Anh ấy giữ vóc dáng rất cân đối. (He maintains a very well-proportioned physique.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tầm vóc (n): Stature, caliber, or magnitude. Often used figuratively to describe the scale, importance, or capability of a person, project, or event.
- Một nhà lãnh đạo có tầm vóc. (A leader of great stature/caliber.)
Synonyms
- Stature: Height and build of a person.
- Physique: The form, size, and development of a person's body.
- Build: The physical structure of a person's body.
Related Idioms
- "Vóc nhà thấp": A classical idiom suggesting a family of modest means or humble social standing, literally "the family's stature is low."
- Vóc nhà thấp chẳng dám mơ cao. (From a humble family, one dares not dream too high.)