xỉn

Màu áo trắng xỉn của cô ấy trông rất nhạt nhòa.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Dull; lusterless; matte: Describes a color, surface, or object that lacks brightness, shine, or vividness. It appears faded, muted, or flat.
   • Dull (complexion): Describes skin that lacks radiance or a healthy glow, appearing tired or unhealthy.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Bức tường sơn màu xanh xỉn. (The wall is painted a dull blue.)
  • Chiếc vòng bạc đã bị xỉn màu. (The silver bracelet has become tarnished/lusterless.)
  • Cô ấy trông mệt mỏi với làn da xỉn. (She looks tired with a dull complexion.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "xỉn" is often used in its reduplicated form "xin xỉn" to mean or , softening the intensity of the description.
  • Tấm vải có màu xin xỉn, không được tươi. (The fabric has a slightly dull color, not very bright.)

Variants and Related Words

• Xỉn màu (adj phrase): discolored; faded; to have lost its original color and brightness.
  • Áo cũ đã xỉn màu. (The old shirt has faded.)

Synonyms

• Dull: Lacking brightness or shine.
• Matte: Having a non-glossy, flat surface.
• Faded: Having lost freshness or brilliance of color.
• Lusterless: Devoid of shine or sheen.

Related Idioms

• While "xỉn" itself is not commonly the core of many idioms, it is frequently used in descriptive phrases to indicate poor quality or wear, such as "đồ xỉn màu" (discolored/faded items) or "nước da xỉn" (dull skin).