đầm đậm

Đầm đậm là một loại đậu phụ có màu nâu sẫm.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Deep and rich (in color): Describes a color that is very intense, saturated, and vivid.
   • Profound and strong (in feeling or style): Describes emotions, artistic style, or atmosphere that is deeply felt, earnest, or strongly expressed.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Màu đỏ ấy rất đầm đậm. (That red color is very deep and rich.)
  • Tình cảm đầm đậm của bà dành cho cháu. (The grandmother's profound affection for her grandchild.)
  • Phong cách hội họa đầm đậm chất dân tộc. (A painting style deeply imbued with national character.)

Advanced Usage

• Often used in literary or descriptive contexts to convey a sense of depth, sincerity, and lack of superficiality. It suggests something substantial and weighty in quality.

Variants and Related Words

• Đậm (adj): thick, strong, dark (in color), deep. "Đầm đậm" is an intensified form of "đậm."
  • Cà phê đậm. (Strong coffee.)
  • Màu tím đậm. (Dark purple.)

Synonyms

• Deep: extending far down or in; intense.
• Rich: (of color, sound, smell, etc.) pleasingly deep and strong.
• Intense: of extreme force, degree, or strength.
• Profound: very great or intense; having deep insight or feeling.

Related Idioms

• Đằm thắm: gentle, deep, and sincere (often for feelings or looks). While similar, "đằm thắm" often carries a softer, more tender connotation than "đầm đậm."
  • Ánh mắt đằm thắm. (A tender, deep gaze.)