nhạt
/ɲaːt/Having a pale or light color, not dark or intense.
Màu da của cô ấy nhạt hơn so với anh.
Her skin is lighter than his.
Often used to describe colors, skin tone, or lightness in general.
Not heavy or dense; light in weight.
Túi của tôi nhạt, chỉ có một số sách.
My bag is light; it only has a few books.
Can also describe something as not burdensome or easy to carry.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Nhạt' is often used to describe colors or weight, but it can also describe abstract lightness, such as a light workload.
⚡Gold Rule
Color vs. Weight
Be mindful of the context when using 'nhạt'—it can mean either light in color or light in weight.
📖Word Origin
From the root 'nhạt' meaning light or pale, derived from the Proto-Vietic root *ɲaːt.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used to describe both physical lightness and color lightness. Often used in everyday language to describe clothing, skin tone, or objects.