Definition

1. Noun:
   • Rear relations, close relatives: "Cật một" refers to one's closest blood relatives, typically including parents, children, and siblings. It emphasizes a direct, immediate family line.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy chỉ giúp đỡ những người cật một của mình. (He only helps his close relatives.)
  • Trong hoàn cảnh khó khăn, cật một là chỗ dựa vững chắc. (In difficult circumstances, close relatives are a solid support.)

Advanced Usage

• "Cật một ruột thịt": This phrase intensifies the meaning, emphasizing a direct blood relationship.
  • Chỉ có cật một ruột thịt mới hiểu được nỗi lòng của nhau. (Only direct blood relatives can understand each other's feelings.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thân thích (n): Relatives, kin. A broader term for relatives in general.
• Gia đình (n): Family. Refers to the household or family unit, which may or may not be limited to "cật một".
• Họ hàng (n): Extended family, clan. Refers to a wider circle of relatives.

Synonyms

• Thân nhân: Close relatives, next of kin.
• Người thân: Loved ones, relatives. A common and slightly more general term.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "cật một" is specific and denotes the innermost circle of kinship. It is less common in everyday modern conversation than broader terms like "người thân" or "gia đình". Its usage often carries a traditional or formal nuance, highlighting obligation and primary loyalty within the direct family line.

1. rear relations