an hảo

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • In a perfectly good state; completely satisfactory; all is well: "an hảo" describes a situation where everything is in excellent condition, without any problems or issues. It conveys a sense of overall peace, safety, and favorable circumstances.
Usage
  • "An hảo" is an archaic or literary term in modern Vietnamese. It is rarely used in everyday spoken language but may appear in classical texts, formal writing, or poetic contexts to express an ideal state of harmony and well-being.
  • It typically functions as a predicate adjective, often following the subject and the verb "là" (to be) or similar linking verbs.
  • It describes a comprehensive, holistic state rather than a single object.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • Mọi việc đều an hảo. (Everything is perfectly fine/all is well.)
    • Cầu mong mọi sự được an hảo. (I pray that all matters will be satisfactory/peaceful.)
    • Tình hình trong nước hiện nay rất an hảo. (The domestic situation is currently very stable and favorable.)
Advanced Usage
  • "an hảo vô ngại": perfectly fine without any hindrances; completely unimpeded and well.
    • Sau khi giải quyết xong, mọi chuyện an hảo vô ngại. (After being resolved, everything is perfectly fine without any obstacles.)
Variants and Related Words
  • An (安, adj): peaceful, safe, secure. This is the first character in "an hảo" and contributes the meaning of peace and safety.
  • Hảo (好, adj): good, fine, excellent. This is the second character and contributes the meaning of goodness and favorable condition.
  • An lành (adj): peaceful and safe; a more common modern synonym with a similar meaning.
  • Bình an (adj): peaceful, safe (often used for personal well-being).
  • Tốt đẹp (adj): good and beautiful; favorable.
Synonyms
  • Ổn thỏa: settled satisfactorily, in good order.
  • Yên ổn: peaceful and stable.
  • Thuận lợi: favorable, smooth (often for processes or developments).
  • Vô sự: without incident, safe and sound.
Related Idioms
  • "Phúc thái an hảo": A state of great blessing, peace, and goodness. This is a classical four-character idiom expressing an ideal condition of life.
    • Gia đình họ sống trong cảnh phúc thái an hảo. (Their family lives in a state of blessed peace and goodness.)

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