뜻
Describing a vibrant green color.
문화적 배경
The color green is associated with the 'Wood' element in the Five Elements (Ngũ Hành), representing growth and spring. The 'leaf' anchor often specifically evokes 'lá mạ' (young rice leaves), which is a symbol of hope for a good harvest. Traditional lacquer painting often uses natural pigments to achieve the 'xanh như lá' hue, symbolizing the vitality of the landscape. The phrase is now used in 'Green Architecture' (Kiến trúc xanh) to describe buildings covered in plants.
The 'Anchor' Rule
Always use 'lá' when you want to be 100% sure people know you mean 'green' and not 'blue'.
Avoid for People
Never tell someone their face is 'xanh như lá' unless they are wearing green face paint! It sounds very strange.
뜻
Describing a vibrant green color.
The 'Anchor' Rule
Always use 'lá' when you want to be 100% sure people know you mean 'green' and not 'blue'.
Avoid for People
Never tell someone their face is 'xanh như lá' unless they are wearing green face paint! It sounds very strange.
Add 'Mướt'
If you want to sound like a native, say 'xanh mướt như lá' to describe a beautiful garden.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing word to complete the simile.
Cánh đồng lúa chín vàng, nhưng cỏ ven đường vẫn xanh như ___.
The phrase 'xanh như lá' is the standard way to describe the green color of grass or plants.
Which sentence correctly describes a healthy, vibrant green object?
Chọn câu đúng:
Option B is correct because 'xanh như lá' describes a vibrant color. Option A is wrong (should be 'tàu lá chuối'), C and D are wrong because sky and sea are blue.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
A: Bạn thấy chiếc váy này thế nào? B: Đẹp lắm! Màu của nó ____, nhìn rất trẻ trung.
'Xanh như lá' is a common and positive way to describe a vibrant green dress.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Khi nào bạn dùng 'Xanh như lá'?
Spring forests are vibrantly green, making 'xanh như lá' the perfect description.
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시각 학습 자료
When to use 'Xanh như lá'
Nature
- • Forests
- • Gardens
- • Vegetables
Objects
- • Clothes
- • Cars
- • Paint
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Cánh đồng lúa chín vàng, nhưng cỏ ven đường vẫn xanh như ___.
The phrase 'xanh như lá' is the standard way to describe the green color of grass or plants.
Chọn câu đúng:
Option B is correct because 'xanh như lá' describes a vibrant color. Option A is wrong (should be 'tàu lá chuối'), C and D are wrong because sky and sea are blue.
A: Bạn thấy chiếc váy này thế nào? B: Đẹp lắm! Màu của nó ____, nhìn rất trẻ trung.
'Xanh như lá' is a common and positive way to describe a vibrant green dress.
Khi nào bạn dùng 'Xanh như lá'?
Spring forests are vibrantly green, making 'xanh như lá' the perfect description.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, 'xanh' can mean blue or green. That is why we add 'như lá' (like a leaf) to specify green.
Yes, it is also common and means almost the same thing, but 'xanh như lá' is more frequent.
It is neutral. You can use it in a poem or when talking to a friend at the market.
You say 'Xanh như da trời' or 'Xanh da trời'.
Because a withered banana leaf looks pale and yellowish-green, similar to a sick person's skin.
Yes, it's a great way to describe a vibrant green car color.
'Xanh lá cây' is the name of the color; 'Xanh như lá' is a descriptive simile (like a leaf).
The green of rice paddies, often called 'xanh mạ'.
It usually implies a bright, vibrant green. For dark green, 'xanh lá già' (old leaf green) is better.
Yes, though they might just say 'màu lá' for short in casual texts.
관련 표현
Xanh lá cây
synonymGreen (standard color name)
Xanh mướt
similarLush green
Xanh ngắt
similarIntense green/blue
Xanh lơ
contrastSky blue / Light blue
Xanh xao
contrastPale/Sickly
