duyên
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- 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
- charm; grace
- duyên thầmDiscrect charms