Definition

1. Noun:
   • A consistently kind and generous heart; a permanent disposition of benevolence and charity: "hằng tâm" refers to a steadfast, inherent quality of being kind-hearted and generous, often implying a long-term or lifelong commitment to goodwill.
   • (Archaic/Literary) Generosity, benevolence: In classical or literary contexts, it denotes the virtue of generosity and a charitable spirit.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy được mọi người quý mến vì có một tấm lòng hằng tâm. (He is beloved by everyone for having a consistently kind and generous heart.)
  • Truyền thống hằng tâm của gia đình ấy thể hiện qua nhiều hoạt động từ thiện. (That family's tradition of benevolence is shown through many charitable activities.)

Advanced Usage

• "lòng hằng tâm": a heart of constant kindness; a spirit of enduring generosity.
  • Bà cụ sống bằng lòng hằng tâm, luôn sẵn sàng giúp đỡ người khó khăn. (The old lady lives with a heart of constant kindness, always ready to help those in need.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hằng (adj, literary): constant, perpetual, everlasting. (e.g., - every year, annually; - eternal truth).
• Tâm (n): heart, mind, spirit, conscience. (e.g., - good-hearted; - to be at peace).
• Nhân hậu (adj): kind-hearted, benevolent. (This is a more common modern synonym).
• Hào phóng (adj): generous, liberal (often with money or material things).
• Từ thiện (adj/n): charitable, charity. (Focuses more on the act of giving).

Synonyms

• Lòng nhân ái: humanitarianism, compassion.
• Lòng bác ái: charity, charitable love (often with a religious connotation).
• Tấm lòng vàng: a heart of gold.

Notes on Usage

• Register: "Hằng tâm" is considered a somewhat literary, formal, or classical term in modern Vietnamese. It is more likely to be encountered in written texts, proverbs, formal speeches, or when describing esteemed traditional virtues, rather than in everyday casual conversation.
• Combination: It is most naturally used in the phrase "lòng hằng tâm" (a heart of constant kindness). Using it as a standalone noun, while correct, is less common.
• Context: It strongly implies a deep-seated, unwavering character trait, not just a single act of kindness. It is about consistent moral goodness.

1. Kind heart, kind-Generous