dìu dịu
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Gentle, mild, soft: Describes something that is not strong, intense, or harsh, but rather pleasant and soothing in nature. It often refers to qualities like light, wind, flavor, or temperament.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cơn gió thổi dìu dịu qua khu vườn. (A gentle breeze blew through the garden.)
- Ánh nắng buổi sớm mai thật dìu dịu. (The early morning sunlight is very mild.)
- Cô ấy có một giọng nói rất dìu dịu và dễ chịu. (She has a very soft and pleasant voice.)
- Hương thơm của hoa nhài lan tỏa dìu dịu trong không khí. (The scent of jasmine spread gently in the air.)
Advanced Usage
- "dìu dịu" as a Reduplicative Form (từ láy): This word is a reduplicated form (láy) of the root "dịu." Reduplication in Vietnamese often softens the meaning, adds a sense of continuity, or makes it more descriptive. "Dìu dịu" emphasizes a continuous, sustained state of mildness or gentleness more than the single root "dịu" (which means calm, soft, mild).
- Sự dịu dàng của cô ấy thể hiện qua nụ cười dìu dịu. (Her gentleness is shown through her soft smile.)
Variants and Related Words
- Dịu (adj): The root word meaning calm, soft, mild, soothing.
- thời tiết dịu mát (cool and mild weather)
- Dịu dàng (adj): Tender, gentle, kind (often describing personality or manner).
- một người mẹ dịu dàng (a gentle mother)
- Dịu êm (adj): Peaceful, serene, tranquil.
- khung cảnh dịu êm (a serene scene)
Synonyms
- Nhẹ nhàng: Light, gentle (in action or manner).
- Êm ái: Soft, smooth, pleasant (to touch or hear).
- Ôn hòa: Temperate, mild (often for climate or personality).
Antonyms
- Gắt gao: Harsh, severe, intense.
- Mạnh mẽ: Strong, powerful, intense.
- Dữ dội: Fierce, violent, intense.
Notes on Meaning
- Primary Meaning: The core meaning of "dìu dịu" is a pleasant, low-intensity gentleness. It is almost exclusively used as an adjective.
- Sensory Use: It is commonly applied to sensory experiences: touch (a gentle breeze), sight (soft light), sound (a soft voice), taste (a mild flavor), or smell (a faint, pleasant scent).
- Figurative Use: It can be used figuratively to describe a mild temperament or a soothing atmosphere, though "dịu dàng" is more common for describing personality.
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