xanh lục
Definition
- Adjective:
- Green: The color "xanh lục" specifically refers to the green color found in nature, such as the color of leaves or grass. It is one of the primary shades within the broader "xanh" (blue/green) category in Vietnamese, distinguished from "xanh lam" (blue) and "xanh lá cây" (leaf green).
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Chiếc áo này có màu xanh lục. (This shirt is green in color.)
- Lá cây chuyển sang màu xanh lục vào mùa xuân. (The leaves turn green in spring.)
Advanced Usage
- In design and art, "xanh lục" is used to specify a pure or true green hue, often associated with environmental themes.
- Logo của công ty sử dụng màu xanh lục để tượng trưng cho thiên nhiên. (The company's logo uses green to symbolize nature.)
Variants and Related Words
Xanh lá cây (adj): Literally "leaf green," often used interchangeably with "xanh lục" in everyday language to mean green.
- Cô ấy thích màu xanh lá cây. (She likes the color green.)
Xanh lam (adj): Blue. This term helps differentiate blue hues from green hues within the "xanh" spectrum.
- Bầu trời có màu xanh lam. (The sky is blue.)
Synonyms
- Green: The general English equivalent for the color.
- Verdant: Richly green, often describing lush vegetation.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms using "xanh lục" specifically, the color green ("xanh") appears in phrases.
- Xanh vỏ đỏ lòng: Literally "green shell, red core," meaning someone who appears innocent or good on the outside but is not on the inside (similar to "a wolf in sheep's clothing").
- Đừng tin hắn, hắn là loại xanh vỏ đỏ lòng. (Don't trust him; he's the type who is deceitful.)