cõi lòng
Definition
- Noun:
- The inner world; the heart (figurative): Refers to the innermost realm of a person's feelings, thoughts, and emotions. It is the private, spiritual, or emotional space within an individual.
- One's heart; one's soul: Used to describe the seat of deep emotions, conscience, and personal sentiment.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy giữ kín nỗi buồn trong cõi lòng. (He keeps the sadness hidden deep in his heart.)
- Cõi lòng cô ấy bỗng dưng cảm thấy thanh thản. (Her inner world suddenly felt at peace.)
- Những kỷ niệm ấy mãi mãi in sâu trong cõi lòng tôi. (Those memories are forever etched deep in my soul.)
Advanced Usage
- This is a literary and poetic term. It is commonly used in written Vietnamese (literature, songs, poetry) and formal speech to convey deep emotion. It is more profound and less colloquial than the simple word "lòng" (heart).
Variants and Related Words
Tâm hồn (n): soul, spirit. Often used similarly to "cõi lòng" but can have a broader spiritual connotation.
- Âm nhạc chạm đến tâm hồn người nghe. (Music touches the listener's soul.)
Lòng dạ (n): heart, mind (often implying one's true intentions or feelings).
- Không ai biết được lòng dạ của hắn. (No one knows what's truly in his heart.)
Synonyms
- Inner self: one's true or private inner nature.
- Heart (figurative): the center of emotion.
- Bosom (literary): the chest as the seat of deep feelings.
Related Idioms
Lòng đầy, cõi lòng đầy ắp: to have a heart full of (emotion).
- Cõi lòng cô đầy ắp niềm vui. (Her heart was brimming with joy.)
Thổ lộ cõi lòng / Giãi bày cõi lòng: to pour out one's heart, to confide one's deepest feelings.
- Anh ấy tìm bạn để giãi bày cõi lòng. (He looked for a friend to pour his heart out to.)