vẻ đan
Definition
- Noun:
- Rosy/reddish complexion; a flush of red color: Refers specifically to a healthy, rosy, or reddish hue on the skin, often on the cheeks or face, suggesting vitality, youth, or good health. It is a literary or somewhat poetic term.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Đôi má cô ấy ửng lên vẻ đan. (Her cheeks flushed with a rosy color.)
- Sau chuyến đi dài, làn da cô ấy không còn vẻ đan như trước. (After the long journey, her skin no longer had its former rosy glow.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "vẻ đan" is often used in literary, descriptive, or formal contexts to depict beauty and health. It is less common in everyday spoken language.
Variants and Related Words
- Vẻ son (n): A synonym, also meaning a rosy or ruddy complexion.
- Gương mặt bà cụ vẫn giữ được vẻ son. (The old woman's face still retained a rosy hue.)
Synonyms
- Rosy complexion: A healthy red or pink color in the face.
- Ruddy hue: A reddish color, often associated with health.
- Flush: A temporary reddening of the face.
Notes on Meaning
- The core meaning is a reddish or rosy color/appearance, specifically applied to human skin or complexion. It is not used for the color of objects. The reference "màu đỏ" (red color) in the source should be understood specifically in this contextual, descriptive sense for complexion.