xuân sắc
Definition
- Noun (Literary):
- The beauty of spring; springtime beauty: Refers to the fresh, vibrant, and flourishing appearance of nature during the spring season.
- A radiant or blooming appearance; a fresh and charming countenance: Used metaphorically to describe a person's (typically a woman's) youthful, bright, and beautiful complexion or overall vibrant appearance, reminiscent of spring.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cảnh vật nơi đây tràn đầy xuân sắc. (The scenery here is full of springtime beauty.)
- Dù đã ngoài tứ tuần, bà ấy vẫn giữ được xuân sắc. (Even though she is past forty, she has maintained her radiant beauty.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in literary, poetic, or formal contexts. It is an elegant and somewhat classical way to describe beauty.
- It often carries a connotation of natural, fresh, and youthful beauty, rather than crafted or artificial attractiveness.
Variants and Related Words
Xuân thì (n): Springtime; youth; the prime of one's life.
- Xuân thì của đời người thật ngắn ngủi. (The springtime of one's life is so brief.)
Sắc xuân (n): A similar compound meaning the beauty, color, or essence of spring.
- Sắc xuân tràn ngập trên từng con phố. (The hue of spring fills every street.)
Synonyms
- Spring beauty: The aesthetic qualities of the spring season.
- Blooming appearance: A fresh, healthy, and radiant look.
- Youthful radiance: The bright beauty associated with youth.
Related Idioms
- Xuân sắc vẹn toàn: (Literary) To possess perfect, intact beauty.
- Người ta nàng xuân sắc vẹn toàn. (She is said to possess perfect, radiant beauty.)