bình an
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Peaceful, safe, and secure: "bình an" describes a state of being free from danger, disturbance, or worry. It implies tranquility and well-being.
- Unharmed, safe and sound: It can specifically mean being physically safe after a potential danger or a journey.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Chúc bạn một chuyến đi bình an. (I wish you a safe journey.)
- Sau cơn bão, mọi người trong làng đều bình an. (After the storm, everyone in the village is safe and sound.)
- Tôi chỉ mong gia đình được bình an. (I only wish for my family to be peaceful and secure.)
Advanced Usage
"bình an vô sự": safe and sound, completely unharmed (often after an incident).
- Xe anh ấy bị lật nhưng may mắn anh ấy vẫn bình an vô sự. (His car overturned but fortunately he is still safe and sound.)
"thượng lộ bình an": (a classical/formal phrase) Have a safe journey! Bon voyage!
- Chúc các anh chị thượng lộ bình an. (We wish you all a safe journey.)
Variants and Related Words
Bình yên (adj): A synonym with the same core meaning of peace, safety, and tranquility. It is often used interchangeably with "bình an".
- Mong tìm thấy sự bình yên trong tâm hồn. (To hope to find peace in one's soul.)
An bình (adj): Another synonym meaning peaceful and tranquil, often used in similar contexts.
- Cuộc sống an bình ở nông thôn. (A peaceful life in the countryside.)
Synonyms
- Yên ổn: stable, peaceful (emphasizing a lack of disturbance).
- Vô sự: unharmed, without incident.
- Bình thản: calm, composed (often referring to one's state of mind).
Related Phrases
- Sống bình an: to live in peace.
- Họ mong ước được sống bình an ở vùng quê. (They wish to live in peace in the countryside.)
Related Idioms
- "Trong ấm ngoài êm, bình an vô sự": (A common blessing) Meaning warmth inside the home, harmony outside, and complete safety. It describes an ideal state of family happiness and security.
- Cầu chúc gia đình bạn luôn trong ấm ngoài êm, bình an vô sự. (I pray that your family always has warmth inside, harmony outside, and is safe and sound.)
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