Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Mature; solid; well-developed: Describes reasoning, arguments, or ideas that are thoughtful, thorough, and demonstrate depth of experience or knowledge.
   • More than full; generous in measure: Used to indicate a quantity that is ample, exceeding the standard or expected amount.
   • Incisive; trenchant; seasoned: Describes a style of writing, speaking, or artistic expression that is sharp, effective, and shows great skill or experience.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Lý lẽ của ông ấy rất già giặn. (His arguments are very solid.)
  • Cô ấy mua một cân đường già giặn. (She bought a more-than-full kilogram of sugar.)
  • Nhà văn đó có văn phong già giặn. (That writer has an incisive style.)

Advanced Usage

• The term often implies a quality that comes with time, experience, or careful development, rather than something new or superficial.

Variants and Related Words

• Chín chắn (adj): mature, sensible (often used for personality or behavior).
• Sắc sảo (adj): sharp, astute (often used for intellect or commentary).
• Đầy đặn (adj): plump, full (often used for physical appearance or measure).

Synonyms

• Mature: fully developed.
• Substantial: of considerable importance, size, or worth.
• Seasoned: experienced; practiced.
• Ample: plentiful; more than enough.

Related Idioms

• : seasoned with experience.
  • Người thợ mộc già giặn kinh nghiệm. (The carpenter is seasoned with experience.)

1. mature; solid
   • Lý lẽ già giặn Solid arguments
     More than full
   • Cân đường già giặn
     a more than full kilogramme of sugar
2. Incisive, trenchant
   • Văn phong già giặn
     An incisive style