Definition

1. Verb phrase:
   • To apply lipstick to one's lips: The act of putting lipstick on one's lips to add color.

Usage Examples

• Verb phrase:
  • Cô ấy đánh môi trước khi ra ngoài. (She applies lipstick before going out.)
  • Tôi thường đánh môi màu đỏ khi đi dự tiệc. (I usually put on red lipstick when attending a party.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is a direct and common way to describe the action. It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts when describing the act of applying lipstick.

Variants and Related Words

• Tô son (verb phrase): A more modern and equally common synonym for applying lipstick.
  • Cô ấy đang tô son. (She is putting on lipstick.)
• Thoa son (verb phrase): Another synonym meaning to apply lipstick, with "thoa" implying a gentle, spreading motion.
  • Chị ấy thoa son rất cẩn thận. (She applies lipstick very carefully.)

Synonyms

• Bôi son (verb phrase): To smear/apply lipstick (slightly less common).
• Kẻ môi (verb phrase): To line one's lips (with lip liner), a related but distinct action that often precedes applying lipstick.

Related Phrases

• Đánh phấn (verb phrase): To apply powder/foundation. This is a related phrase following the same structure "đánh + [cosmetic area/item]".
  • Cô ấy đánh phấn cho da mặt. (She applies powder to her face.)

1. Colour one's lips (with lipstick)