xanh ngắt
Definition
- Adjective:
- A pure, intense, and often deep shade of blue or green: Describes a color that is strikingly vivid, unblemished, and saturated. It often implies a clear, deep sky blue or a lush, uniform plant green.
- Completely or utterly green/blue: Emphasizes the totality and uniformity of the green or blue color, leaving no room for other hues.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Bầu trời mùa thu xanh ngắt. (The autumn sky is a pure, intense blue.)
- Sau cơn mưa, lá cây xanh ngắt. (After the rain, the leaves are a vivid green.)
- Mắt cô ấy có màu xanh ngắt. (Her eyes are a deep, clear blue.)
Advanced Usage
- Used poetically or descriptively to evoke a sense of clarity, depth, and pristine beauty in nature.
- Often carries a connotation of coolness, serenity, and vastness when describing the sky or expanses of vegetation.
Variants and Related Words
- Xanh lét (adj): A sickly, pale, or ghastly green, often associated with fear or illness. Contrasts with the vibrant health of "xanh ngắt".
- Xanh thẳm (adj): Deep blue, azure; often used for the deep blue of the sea or sky, similar in depth to "xanh ngắt" but may imply more darkness or mystery.
- Xanh biếc (adj): A bright, gleaming blue or green (like jade); emphasizes shimmering brilliance.
Synonyms
- Pure blue: Unmixed, clear blue.
- Vivid green: Intensely bright green.
- Azure: A bright blue, like a clear sky.
- Verdant: Green with lush grass or vegetation.
Related Idioms
- Xanh ngắt một màu: (To be) uniformly and utterly green/blue. Emphasizes a monochromatic, all-encompassing color.
- Cánh đồng sau mưa xanh ngắt một màu. (The field after the rain was uniformly, vividly green.)