chu mật
Definition
- Adjective:
- Meticulous, rigorous, tight: Describes something that is done with great care, thoroughness, and precision, leaving no gaps or errors. It implies a logical, well-structured, and airtight quality.
- Close-knit, dense: Can describe something with a tightly woven or compact structure.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Lập luận của anh ấy rất chu mật. (His argument is very rigorous/tightly reasoned.)
- Cô ấy tiến hành một nghiên cứu chu mật về đề tài này. (She conducted a meticulous study on this topic.)
- Đội ngũ làm việc của họ rất chu mật. (Their working team is very close-knit.)
Advanced Usage
"chu mật đến từng chi tiết": meticulous down to every detail.
- Bản báo cáo được chuẩn bị chu mật đến từng chi tiết. (The report was prepared meticulously down to every detail.)
"tư duy chu mật": rigorous thinking.
- Công việc này đòi hỏi tư duy chu mật. (This job requires rigorous thinking.)
Variants and Related Words
- Chu đáo (adj): thoughtful, considerate, thorough (often regarding care for people or preparation of tasks).
- Tỉ mỉ (adj): careful, painstaking, paying great attention to small details.
- Chặt chẽ (adj): tight, strict, close (often regarding rules, organization, or logical structure).
Synonyms
- Cẩn thận: careful.
- Kỹ lưỡng: thorough, scrupulous.
- Chính xác: precise, accurate.
Notes on Usage
- Tone/Register: "Chu mật" is a formal and somewhat literary word, often used in academic, analytical, or professional contexts. It is less common in everyday casual conversation.
- Nuance: While similar to "tỉ mỉ" (meticulous), "chu mật" often emphasizes logical coherence, structural integrity, and a lack of flaws more than just attention to detail. It describes a result that is solid and well-constructed.