kỹ càng
Definition
- Adjective:
- Thorough, meticulous, careful: Describes an action performed with great attention to detail, completeness, and precision, leaving nothing to chance.
- Detailed, exhaustive: Refers to something that is considered or prepared in a comprehensive and in-depth manner.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy luôn chuẩn bị mọi thứ rất kỹ càng trước mỗi chuyến đi. (He always prepares everything very thoroughly before each trip.)
- Hãy suy nghĩ thật kỹ càng trước khi đưa ra quyết định. (Please think it over very carefully before making a decision.)
- Bản báo cáo này được nghiên cứu rất kỹ càng. (This report is very meticulously researched.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used in conjunction with adverbs like "rất" (very), "thật" (truly), or "một cách" (in a ... manner) to emphasize the degree of thoroughness.
- Cô ấy kiểm tra từng chi tiết một cách kỹ càng. (She checks every detail in a meticulous manner.)
Variants and Related Words
- Kỹ lưỡng (adj): Also means thorough, careful, and meticulous. It is a very close synonym and is often used interchangeably with "kỹ càng."
- Cần có sự chuẩn bị kỹ lưỡng. (Thorough preparation is needed.)
Synonyms
- Thorough: Complete with regard to every detail.
- Meticulous: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
- Careful: Making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; done with thought and attention.
- Exhaustive: Including or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive.
Related Idioms
- Ăn kỹ no lâu, cày sâu tốt lúa: A proverb meaning "Eat carefully to feel full longer, plow deep for good rice." It emphasizes that thoroughness and care in actions lead to better, longer-lasting results.
- Nhớ câu 'ăn kỹ no lâu, cày sâu tốt lúa', anh ta làm việc gì cũng kỹ càng. (Remembering the proverb, he does everything thoroughly.)