Vietnamese · Nature & Environment
mặt trời
Sun
Beginnernoun
Definition
The star that gives Earth light and warmth, literally face of the sky.
Example
Mặt trời hôm nay rất gắt.
The sun is very strong today.
Etymology
'Mặt trời' translates directly as 'face of the sun' with 'mặt' meaning face and 'trời' meaning sky, embodying the Vietnamese reverence for nature.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mặt trời' is used in both spoken and written forms, particularly in poetic expressions and discussions about the environment.
Literary Heritage
Often referenced in Vietnamese poetry, such as in works celebrating nature and the changing seasons.