뜻
Describing great beauty.
문화적 배경
Flowers are essential in Vietnamese rituals. Every 1st and 15th of the lunar month, families buy fresh flowers for their altars. This daily presence of flowers makes the idiom feel very grounded in reality. Hanoi is famous for its 12 flower seasons. Each month has a specific flower. Calling someone 'đẹp như hoa' in Hanoi often evokes the specific beauty of that month's bloom (like Lotus in June or Daisy in November). In the South, the Yellow Apricot Blossom (Hoa Mai) is the symbol of Tet. 'Đẹp như hoa' during Tet specifically brings to mind the bright, lucky yellow of the Mai flower. For Vietnamese living abroad, this idiom is a way to maintain a connection to the 'classic' aesthetic of the homeland, often used in community beauty pageants (Hoa Hậu).
The 'Safe' Compliment
If you are unsure how to compliment a Vietnamese woman without being too forward, this is your safest bet. It is respectful and classic.
Gender Matters
Avoid using this for men. Use 'đẹp trai' (handsome) or 'phong độ' (stylish/cool) instead.
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Describing great beauty.
The 'Safe' Compliment
If you are unsure how to compliment a Vietnamese woman without being too forward, this is your safest bet. It is respectful and classic.
Gender Matters
Avoid using this for men. Use 'đẹp trai' (handsome) or 'phong độ' (stylish/cool) instead.
Add 'vậy'
Adding 'vậy' at the end ('Đẹp như hoa vậy!') makes the sentence sound more natural and conversational.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
Cô ấy đẹp ___ hoa.
'Như' is the word for 'like' or 'as' in Vietnamese comparisons.
Which of these is a natural compliment for a bride?
Chọn câu khen ngợi phù hợp cho cô dâu:
Flowers are the standard for beauty; tables, tigers, and motorbikes are not!
Match the phrase to the best situation.
Khi nào bạn nên nói 'Đẹp như hoa'?
The phrase is best used for feminine beauty.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Nhìn kìa, Lan hôm nay trang điểm xinh quá! B: ___________.
This is a natural way to agree with a compliment about someone's appearance.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Cô ấy đẹp ___ hoa.
'Như' is the word for 'like' or 'as' in Vietnamese comparisons.
Chọn câu khen ngợi phù hợp cho cô dâu:
Flowers are the standard for beauty; tables, tigers, and motorbikes are not!
Khi nào bạn nên nói 'Đẹp như hoa'?
The phrase is best used for feminine beauty.
A: Nhìn kìa, Lan hôm nay trang điểm xinh quá! B: ___________.
This is a natural way to agree with a compliment about someone's appearance.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It's better to use it for girls. For boys, use 'kháu khỉnh' (handsome/cute for kids).
Only in a very social setting (like a company party) and if she is dressed up. Otherwise, keep it professional.
No, it refers to the general concept of a beautiful bloom.
Not at all. It's a timeless classic that is still used daily on social media.
Yes, you can specify the flower, but the idiom 'Đẹp như hoa' is more common.
'Đẹp' is more general/mature beauty, 'Xinh' is more 'pretty' or 'cute'.
Yes, you can say 'Cảnh đẹp như hoa,' but it's less common than using it for people.
Young people might say 'Xinh xỉu' (so pretty I could faint), but 'Đẹp như hoa' remains the standard.
Say 'Cảm ơn anh/chị, anh/chị quá khen' (Thank you, you flatter me).
Yes, hundreds of V-pop songs and folk songs use this imagery.
관련 표현
Xinh như mộng
similarBeautiful as a dream
Đẹp nghiêng nước nghiêng thành
specialized formBeauty that topples kingdoms
Tươi như hoa
similarFresh as a flower
Xấu như ma
contrastUgly as a ghost
