chí phải
Definition
- Adjective:
- Very reasonable; very just; very right: Used to describe opinions, statements, or judgments that are extremely sound, fair, and correct.
- Very proper; very appropriate: Describes actions or conduct that are extremely fitting and correct.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Lời khuyên của ông ấy thật chí phải. (His advice is very reasonable/very sound.)
- Đó là một nhận định chí phải, ai cũng phải công nhận. (That is a very just observation; everyone must acknowledge it.)
- Cách cư xử của cô ấy trong tình huống đó thật chí phải. (Her conduct in that situation was very proper.)
Advanced Usage
- "chí phải" as an adverbial phrase: While primarily an adjective, it can function adverbially to modify verbs meaning "to act/speak very rightly".
- Anh ta đã hành xử một cách chí phải. (He acted in a very just/right manner.)
- Used in formal or literary contexts to emphasize the high degree of correctness and moral soundness.
Variants and Related Words
- Phải (adj): Right, correct. ("Chí phải" is an intensified form.)
- Hợp lý (adj): Reasonable, logical.
- Chính đáng (adj): Rightful, legitimate.
- Công bằng (adj): Fair, just.
Synonyms
- Rất đúng đắn: Very correct.
- Rất hợp lý: Very reasonable.
- Rất chính đáng: Very rightful.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Nói có lý có tình: To speak with both reason and sentiment. (This conveys a similar idea of sound, balanced judgment but is not a direct synonym.)
- Lời nói phải lẽ: Reasonable words. (A less intense version.)
Notes on Usage
- "Chí phải" is a formal and somewhat literary term. It is not commonly used in everyday casual conversation.
- It carries a strong connotation of moral righteousness and logical soundness, not just simple correctness.
- Often used to evaluate statements, advice, judgments, or behavior.