Definition

1. 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.)