Definition

1. Noun:
   • A young man; a lad; a fellow: Refers to a male person, typically in his late teens or early adulthood. The term carries a neutral or slightly positive connotation, often implying youth, vigor, and sometimes a sense of romance or chivalry.
   • A beau; a boyfriend: In specific romantic contexts, it can refer to a woman's male romantic partner or suitor.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chàng trai đó giúp bà cụ qua đường. (That young man helped the old lady cross the street.)
  • Cô ấy đang hẹn hò với một chàng trai rất tử tế. (She is dating a very kind fellow.)
  • Anh ấy từng là một chàng trai đẹp trai của làng. (He used to be a handsome lad of the village.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "chàng trai" is often used in literary, poetic, or slightly formal contexts to evoke a certain idealized image of youthful masculinity. In everyday casual speech, "bạn trai" (boyfriend) or "thằng con trai" (young guy, more colloquial) might be more common for specific meanings.

Variants and Related Words

• Chàng (n): A literary or affectionate term for "he" or "young man"; often used as a prefix in "chàng trai".
• Trai tráng (n): Young men, especially emphasizing strength and vigor (e.g., the young men of a village).
• Bạn trai (n): Boyfriend.
• Con trai (n): Son; also can mean a male child or young man.

Synonyms

• Young man: A male in his youth.
• Lad: A boy or young man (common in British English).
• Fellow: A man or boy (somewhat old-fashioned or informal).
• Beau: A male lover or admirer.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Chàng trai vàng: Literally "golden boy"; used to describe an exceptionally talented, successful, or admirable young man.
  • Anh ấy được mệnh danh là chàng trai vàng của làng bóng đá. (He is dubbed the golden boy of football.)
• Chàng trai trong mộng: Literally "the boy in dreams"; refers to a woman's ideal man or dream guy.
  • Anh ấy chính là chàng trai trong mộng của tôi. (He is exactly my dream man.)

1. [Young] fellow, lad