Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Natural, unaffected: Describes a state or quality of being genuine, sincere, and without pretense or artificiality. It implies simplicity and purity of heart.
   • Innocent, naive: Can describe a childlike innocence, often implying a lack of guile or worldly experience.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cô bé có nụ cười rất hồn nhiên. (The little girl has a very natural / innocent smile.)
  • Anh ấy sống một cách hồn nhiên, không bon chen. (He lives in an unaffected way, without scrambling for personal gain.)
  • Tính cách hồn nhiên của trẻ con thật đáng yêu. (The innocent nature of children is truly adorable.)

Advanced Usage

• "một cách hồn nhiên": (adverbial phrase) in a natural/innocent manner.
  • Cậu bé trả lời một cách hồn nhiên. (The boy answered in an innocent manner.)
• Used to describe art, expression, or behavior that is spontaneous and unforced.
  • Bức tranh thể hiện cái nhìn hồn nhiên về thế giới. (The painting presents a naive view of the world.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sự hồn nhiên (noun): The state or quality of being 'hồn nhiên'; naturalness, innocence.
  • Sự hồn nhiên là điều quý giá. (Innocence is a precious thing.)
• Hồn nhiên chất phác (compound adjective): Simple and artlessly natural.

Synonyms

• Tự nhiên: natural, spontaneous (focuses more on lack of affectation).
• Ngây thơ: innocent, naive (often has a stronger connotation of lacking knowledge or experience).
• Chân thành: sincere, heartfelt (focuses on honesty of feeling).

Antonyms

• Giả tạo: artificial, fake.
• Điêu ngoa: cunning, crafty.
• Gian xảo: deceitful, sly.

Related Idioms/Phrases

• "Hồn nhiên như trẻ thơ": As innocent as a child. (A common simile emphasizing pure, childlike innocence.)
  • Dù đã lớn, cô ấy vẫn hồn nhiên như trẻ thơ. (Even though she's grown up, she remains as innocent as a child.)

adj

1. natural; unaffected