bạn lòng

Thân thiện

Người ấy là bạn lòng tri kỷ của tôi.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Sweetheart, beloved: A person who is dearly loved, often used to refer to a romantic partner or a very close, intimate friend with whom one shares deep feelings and secrets.
   • Confidant(e), bosom friend: A trusted friend with whom one shares one's innermost thoughts and feelings.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cô ấy chính là bạn lòng của tôi. (She is my sweetheart.)
  • Anh ấy không chỉ là đồng nghiệp mà còn là một người bạn lòng. (He is not just a colleague but also a confidant.)
  • Những tâm sự ấy, tôi chỉ kể cho bạn lòng mà thôi. (I only share those confidences with my bosom friend.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "bạn lòng" carries a poetic and somewhat literary nuance. It implies a deep, affectionate bond that goes beyond ordinary friendship, often involving emotional intimacy and trust.
• It is commonly used in literature, songs, and poetic expressions to denote a cherished romantic partner or a soulmate-like friend.

Variants and Related Words

• Bạn tâm giao / Bạn tâm tình (n): Close friend, confidant(e). These are synonyms that emphasize the sharing of thoughts and feelings.
• Tri kỷ (n): Soulmate, kindred spirit; someone who deeply understands you.
• Người yêu (n): Lover, boyfriend/girlfriend. This is a more direct and common term for a romantic partner.

Synonyms

• Người thương: Beloved, dear one.
• Tri âm: A friend who understands you deeply (literally, "one who understands the music").
• Bạn thân: Close friend (less intimate and romantic than "bạn lòng").

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Bạn trăm năm": Literally "friend of a hundred years"; means spouse, life partner.
• "Kết bạn tâm giao": To become close, intimate friends.

Học thuật

noun

1. Sweetheart