Vietnamese · Adjectives
đẹp
Beautiful
Beginneradjective
Definition
Very pleasing to look at.
Example
Cảnh ở đây đẹp quá!
The scenery here is so beautiful!
Etymology
'Đẹp' traces back to the Proto-Mon-Khmer *beːp, which means 'good' or 'beautiful.' This term has retained its positive connotation in describing aesthetic qualities in modern Vietnamese.
How & Where It’s Used
'Đẹp' is used in both formal and informal contexts to describe beauty, commonly in spoken language, literature, and art critiques. It is universally applicable in Vietnam, without regional distinctions.
Literary Heritage
The word appears in many Vietnamese poems and songs, often symbolizing ideals of beauty, such as in works by famous poets like Xuân Diệu.