mặt nạ

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The Vietnamese word "mặt nạ" is a noun that means "mask" in English. A mask can be a physical item that covers the face, or it can refer to something that hides a person's true identity or feelings.

Usage Instructions

You can use "mặt nạ" in both literal and metaphorical contexts. When talking about a physical mask, you might refer to it in situations like festivals, Halloween, or even in beauty routines. When used metaphorically, it can refer to someone hiding their true self or intentions.

Examples

1. Literal Usage:

   • "Tôi đã mua một chiếc mặt nạ cho lễ hội." (I bought a mask for the festival.)

2. Metaphorical Usage:

   • "Anh ấy luôn đeo mặt nạ, không ai biết được anh ấy thật sự là ai." (He always wears a mask; no one knows who he really is.)

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, you might encounter phrases like "lột mặt nạ của người nào," which means "to unmask someone." This implies revealing someone's true character or intentions, often in a dramatic or surprising way.

Word Variants

• Mặt nạ giấy: paper mask
• Mặt nạ thẩm mỹ: beauty mask (used in skincare)
• Mặt nạ phòng độc: gas mask

Different Meanings

While "mặt nạ" primarily means "mask," it can also be used in figurative language to describe a facade or pretense in social situations.

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noun

1. mask. lột mặt nạ của người nào to unmark someone