chỉnh tâm
Definition
Verb (Technical):
- To center / to align the center: A technical action of adjusting or positioning something so that its central axis is perfectly aligned with a reference point or another component. This is commonly used in machining, engineering, and assembly.
Verb (Extended/Figurative):
- To focus / to center one's mind: A figurative usage meaning to adjust, correct, or bring one's thoughts, attention, or intentions to a central, correct, or calm point. It implies mental alignment or correction.
Usage Examples
Verb (Technical):
- Trước khi gia công, cần phải chỉnh tâm phôi. (Before machining, it is necessary to center the workpiece.)
- Kỹ thuật viên đang chỉnh tâm trục động cơ. (The technician is centering the engine shaft.)
Verb (Figurative):
- Thiền giúp chỉnh tâm và giảm căng thẳng. (Meditation helps to center the mind and reduce stress.)
- Anh ấy cần chỉnh tâm lại trước khi ra quyết định quan trọng. (He needs to refocus his mind before making an important decision.)
Advanced Usage
- "máy chỉnh tâm": centering machine, center finder.
- Sử dụng máy chỉnh tâm để đảm bảo độ chính xác. (Use a centering machine to ensure accuracy.)
Variants and Related Words
- Chỉnh (v): to adjust, to correct, to tune.
- Tâm (n): heart, mind, center, core.
- Định tâm (v): to center, to focus (often used in both technical and mental contexts, similar to ).
Synonyms
- To center: To place in the middle or align.
- To align: To arrange in a straight line or correct relative position.
- To focus: To concentrate attention or effort.
- To calibrate: To mark or adjust precisely (related technical sense).
Related Terms
- Cân chỉnh (v): to balance and adjust.
- Căn chỉnh (v): to align, to justify (e.g., text alignment).