Definition

1. Noun:
   • Predestined affinity or connection: A fateful bond, often romantic or marital, believed to be arranged by destiny or heaven.
   • Charm or grace: A natural, subtle, and harmonious attractiveness in a person's appearance, demeanor, or speech.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Predestined affinity):
  • Họ lấy nhau là do có duyên với nhau. (They married because they had a predestined affinity for each other.)
  • Chúng tôi gặp nhau tình cờ, đúng là duyên số. (We met by chance; it was truly fate.)
• Noun (Charm):
  • Cô ấy không đẹp sắc sảo nhưng rất có duyên. (She is not strikingly beautiful but has a lot of charm.)
  • Anh ấy kể chuyện rất có duyên. (He tells stories with great charm.)

Advanced Usage

• "duyên phận": fate, destiny (especially in love or marriage).
  • Duyên phận của họ thật sâu nặng. (Their destined bond is profound.)
• "duyên thầm": discreet, quiet charm.
  • Vẻ đẹp duyên thầm của cô ấy rất cuốn hút. (Her discreet charm is very captivating.)

Variants and Related Words

• Vô duyên (adj): lacking charm; tactless, awkward.
  • Câu nói đó nghe thật vô duyên. (That remark sounded very tactless.)
• Có duyên (adj): charming, graceful.
  • Đứa bé rất có duyên. (The child is very charming.)

Synonyms

• Fate / Destiny: for the concept of predestined connection.
• Charm / Grace: for the concept of attractive appeal.

Related Idioms

• Ép dầu ép mỡ, ai nỡ ép duyên: You can force oil and fat, but who dares force a predestined bond. (Meaning: Love or marriage cannot be forced.)
• Duyên ưa phận đẹp: To have good affinity and good fortune. (Meaning: To be blessed with a happy, fated relationship.)

noun

1. charm; grace
   • duyên thầm
     Discrect charms