gọn ghẽ
Definition
- Adjective:
- Neat and tidy: Arranged in an orderly, organized, and pleasing manner without clutter or mess.
- Compact and well-arranged: Having a form or structure that is concise, efficient, and aesthetically simple.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Căn phòng nhỏ nhưng rất gọn ghẽ. (The room is small but very neat and tidy.)
- Cô ấy viết bài văn gọn ghẽ và dễ hiểu. (She wrote a compact and easy-to-understand essay.)
- Hãy sắp xếp tài liệu cho gọn ghẽ. (Please arrange the documents neatly.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "gọn ghẽ" often implies not just physical neatness but also conceptual clarity and efficiency in non-physical contexts, such as in writing, plans, or ideas.
- Kế hoạch của anh ấy trình bày rất gọn ghẽ. (His plan was presented very clearly and concisely.)
Variants and Related Words
Gọn gàng (adj): Often used interchangeably with "gọn ghẽ," emphasizing neatness and orderliness.
- Bàn làm việc của cô ấy luôn gọn gàng. (Her desk is always tidy.)
Ngăn nắp (adj): Stresses being well-organized and methodical.
- Cậu bé học cách giữ phòng ngăn nắp. (The boy learned to keep his room orderly.)
Synonyms
- Neat: Clean and tidy in appearance.
- Tidy: Arranged neatly and in order.
- Orderly: Well-organized and systematic.
- Compact: Closely and neatly packed together.
Related Idioms
- Gọn như kẹp: (Neat as a pin) An idiom emphasizing extreme neatness and perfect order.
- Sau khi dọn dẹp, căn bếp trông gọn như kẹp. (After cleaning, the kitchen looked neat as a pin.)