đáng yêu
Definition
- Adjective:
- Lovable; adorable; cute: Describes a person, animal, or thing that naturally inspires feelings of affection, fondness, or tenderness due to its appearance, behavior, or qualities.
- Charming; endearing: Describes someone or something with a pleasing, attractive, or sweet quality that makes them likable.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Em bé đó rất đáng yêu. (That baby is very adorable.)
- Chú cún con trông thật đáng yêu. (The puppy looks so cute.)
- Cô ấy có một nụ cười đáng yêu. (She has a charming smile.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe abstract concepts or actions that are heartwarming or praiseworthy.
- Hành động giúp đỡ người già của anh ấy thật đáng yêu. (His act of helping the elderly is truly endearing.)
Variants and Related Words
Dễ thương (adj): Often used interchangeably with "đáng yêu" to mean cute or lovely.
- Bộ váy này dễ thương quá! (This dress is so cute!)
Đáng mến (adj): Likable, amiable; emphasizes being pleasant and worthy of affection.
- Ông ấy là một người đáng mến. (He is a likable person.)
Synonyms
- Adorable: Inspiring great affection; delightful.
- Cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way.
- Charming: Pleasant, attractive, and often charismatic.
- Endearing: Inspiring affection or warmth.
Related Idioms and Phrases
"Làm ra vẻ đáng yêu": To act cute; to pretend to be adorable.
- Đứa trẻ làm ra vẻ đáng yêu để xin kẹo. (The child acted cute to ask for candy.)
"Xinh đáng yêu": A common paired phrase meaning "pretty and lovely."
- Cô bé ấy vừa xinh vừa đáng yêu. (That little girl is both pretty and lovely.)