lộng lẫy
The Vietnamese word for "gorgeous" is lộng lẫy.
The term is used to describe something that is very beautiful.
Meaning: very beautiful (adj)
Which one should you use?
While lộng lẫy is a standard way to say gorgeous, you can also use Tuyệt đẹp to mean absolutely beautiful or exquisitely gorgeous or Hút mắt to mean something is eye-catching or gorgeous.
Did you know?
- The word hút mắt for 'eye-catching' literally translates to 'sucking the eye', an idiom that describes something so gorgeous it pulls your gaze toward it.
- To describe a gorgeous view, Vietnamese people might use hùng vĩ, which means 'majestic'. Using lộng lẫy for a mountain range would sound like the mountain was wearing jewelry.
- Adding the word quá after lộng lẫy can transform the phrase from a genuine compliment into a sarcastic remark depending on the tone.
Examples in context
- Chiếc váy ấy thực sự đẹp lung linhThat dress is truly gorgeous
- Chúng ta sẽ có một buổi tiệc lộng lẫy vào tối maiWe will have a gorgeous party tomorrow night
- Bình minh trên biển cả thật tuyệt đẹpThe sunrise on the sea is truly gorgeous
- Em gái của bạn thật xinh đẹpYour sister is really gorgeous
- Căn phòng này thật lộng lẫy.This room is truly gorgeous.
- Cô ấy mặc bộ váy lộng lẫy.She is wearing a gorgeous dress.
- Ánh đèn sân khấu trông rất lộng lẫy.The stage lights look gorgeous.
Example conversation
Minh and Lan are looking at a luxury hotel lobby.
- MinhNhìn kìa, sảnh khách sạn thật lộng lẫy!Look, the hotel lobby is gorgeous!
- LanĐúng vậy, nó trông như một cung điện.Yes, it looks like a palace.
- MinhLan thấy những chiếc đèn chùm kia thế nào?Lan, how do you find those chandeliers?
- LanChúng thật sự rất lộng lẫy.They are truly gorgeous.
