chàng trai đẹp
The English phrase "beautiful boy" can be translated into Vietnamese as chàng trai đẹp.
This phrase refers to a young man who is physically attractive.
Which one should you use?
The phrase Chàng trai đẹp trai is also used to mean a handsome young man.
Did you know?
- In modern Vietnamese pop culture, a 'beautiful boy' might be called a nam thần, a term meaning 'male god' to describe an exceptionally attractive man.
- When admiring a 'beautiful boy', Vietnamese speakers might use the word soái (from the Chinese 'general' or 'commander') to describe a man with striking, commanding looks.
- The word chàng used in this phrase was once a formal way to refer to a young gentleman or a nobleman, reflecting its origins in ancient Chinese terminology.
Examples in context
- Chàng trai đẹp trai đó là bạn của tôi.That handsome boy is my friend.
- Tôi thích xem phim về những chàng trai đẹp.I like watching movies about beautiful boys.
- Có một chàng trai đẹp đang đứng kia.There is a beautiful boy standing over there.
Example conversation
Chi and Minh are looking at a photo of a celebrity.
- MinhChi, nhìn anh này xem.Chi, look at this guy.
- ChiÔi, đúng là một chàng trai đẹp!Oh, he really is a beautiful boy!
- MinhAnh ấy vừa đẹp vừa tài năng.He is both beautiful and talented.
- ChiEm rất thích phong cách của anh ấy.I really like his style.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chàng, trai, CC BY-SA 4.0.
