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Definition
- Adjective:
- Rich, deep, and pleasant (in flavor, color, or sentiment): Describes something that has a full, satisfying, and often subtly profound quality. It is commonly used for tastes, colors, and emotions.
- Warm, affectionate (in feeling): Describes a deep, sincere, and tender emotional quality.
Usage Examples
- Describing flavor:
- Phở này nước dùng rất đượm đà. (The broth of this pho is very rich and flavorful.)
- Describing color:
- Cô ấy thích những tông màu đượm đà như đỏ gạch và nâu sẫm. (She likes deep, rich tones like brick red and dark brown.)
- Describing emotion or sentiment:
- Tình cảm đượm đà của bà dành cho các cháu thật cảm động. (Her warm, deep affection for her grandchildren is truly touching.)
Advanced Usage
- "vị đượm đà": a rich and deep flavor.
- Rượu vang này có vị đượm đà của quả mọng. (This wine has the rich flavor of berries.)
- "tình cảm đượm đà": deep and warm feelings.
- Bức thư chứa đầy tình cảm đượm đà. (The letter is full of deep affection.)
Variants and Related Words
- Đậm đà: This is the more common variant and is synonymous with "đượm đà" in all its meanings. "Đượm đà" is often considered a more literary or poetic form.
- Tình yêu đậm đà (A deep and passionate love).
Synonyms
- Sâu đậm: deep-seated, profound (often for feelings).
- Nồng nàn: ardent, passionate (often for feelings, can be more intense).
- Đậm: strong, bold, dark (for flavors or colors, but less nuanced than "đượm đà").
Notes on Usage
- "Đượm đà" vs. "Đậm đà": While often used interchangeably, "đượm đà" can sometimes carry a slightly more subtle, infused, or gentle connotation compared to the more direct "đậm đà". However, in modern usage, the distinction is minimal.
- This word is highly positive and is used to express appreciation for something with a full, satisfying, and pleasing depth.
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