giai ngẫu
Definition
- Noun:
- A well-matched couple; a harmonious pair: This term specifically refers to a married couple who are considered a perfect or excellent match for each other, often implying harmony, compatibility, and mutual happiness.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Họ thật sự là một giai ngẫu đáng ngưỡng mộ. (They are truly an admirable, well-matched couple.)
- Cặp đôi đó được mọi người công nhận là giai ngẫu. (That pair is recognized by everyone as a harmonious couple.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is formal and literary, often used in written praise, formal congratulations, or classical contexts to honor a marriage.
Variants and Related Words
- Lương duyên (n): a good and predestined marriage.
- Họ kết thành lương duyên. (They formed a blessed marriage.)
Synonyms
- Well-matched pair: A couple perfectly suited to each other.
- Harmonious couple: A pair living in agreement and happiness.
Related Idioms
- Đẹp đôi: to make a handsome/beautiful couple (often used more broadly for any couple that looks good together, not exclusively for marriage).
- Hai người họ đứng chung trông thật đẹp đôi. (The two of them look like a beautiful couple together.)