collagen
The English word collagen is translated into Vietnamese as collagen.
In Vietnamese, collagen refers to the glycoprotein that forms elongated fibers.
Meaning: glycoprotein that forms elongated fibers (noun)
Did you know?
- When discussing collagen in dietary contexts, Vietnamese people often mention chân gà (chicken feet) as a primary natural source of the protein.
- The term collagen is part of a larger trend in Vietnamese where scientific English terms are adopted wholesale rather than translated into Sino-Vietnamese roots.
- In Vietnamese beauty advertisements, you will often see the English term collagen used alongside the word thạch, which means 'jelly'.
Examples in context
- Tôi đã nghiên cứu về thành phần tự nhiên của da và tìm hiểu về sự quan trọng của collagen trong quá trình lão hóa.I have researched the natural components of the skin and learned about the importance of collagen in the aging process.
- Collagen rất quan trọng cho làn da.Collagen is very important for the skin.
- Tôi đang uống thực phẩm bổ sung collagen.I am taking a collagen supplement.
- Lớp collagen dưới da giúp da săn chắc.The collagen layer under the skin helps keep it firm.
Example conversation
Minh and Hương are discussing skincare products at a cafe.
- MinhHương ơi, bạn có dùng collagen không?Huong, do you use collagen?
- HươngCó, mình uống nó mỗi sáng.Yes, I drink it every morning.
- MinhNó có giúp da bạn đẹp hơn không?Does it help make your skin more beautiful?
- HươngCó, mình thấy da căng hơn hẳn.Yes, I see my skin is much firmer.
