râu ria

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The Vietnamese word "râu ria" refers to facial hair, specifically beards and mustaches. It can describe any type of hair that grows on a man's face.

Basic Explanation:

• "Râu" means "beard," which is the hair that grows on the chin and cheeks.
• "Ria" refers to "mustache," the hair that grows above the upper lip.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "râu ria" when talking about someone’s facial hair or when describing someone's appearance. It is mostly used for men since facial hair is more common among them.

Example:

• "Anh ấy có râu ria rất đẹp." (He has very nice facial hair.)
• "Tôi muốn cạo râu ria của mình." (I want to shave my beard and mustache.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "râu ria" can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who appears rough or unkempt, indicating that they may not take care of their appearance.

Word Variants:

• "Râu" (beard) can be used on its own to refer specifically to the beard.
• "Ria" can also stand alone to refer specifically to a mustache.

Different Meanings:

While "râu ria" primarily refers to facial hair, in some contexts it can be used humorously or colloquially to refer to someone as being "scruffy" or "unkempt."

Synonyms:

• "Râu" (beard)
• "Ria" (mustache)
• For a more general term, you can also use "lông mặt" which means "facial hair."

Conclusion:

"Râu ria" is a versatile term in Vietnamese for describing facial hair.

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