Definition

Adjective: * Extremely pleasurable, delightful, or enjoyable: Describes a state of intense pleasure, satisfaction, or amusement. It conveys a feeling of great joy and relish, often from an experience that is deeply satisfying to the senses or the mind.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Nghe anh ấy kể chuyện cười, tôi thấy khoái chá. (Listening to him tell jokes, I felt extremely amused.)
  • Sau một ngày làm việc mệt mỏi, được tắm nước nóng thật là khoái chá. (After a tiring workday, taking a hot bath is utterly delightful.)
  • Món ăn này ngon khoái chá! (This dish is deliciously satisfying!)

Advanced Usage

• "khoái chá lắm" / "khoái chá thật": Used for emphasis, meaning "extremely delightful" or "so enjoyable."
  • Chiến thắng đó khiến người hâm mộ khoái chá lắm. (That victory made the fans absolutely thrilled.)

Variants and Related Words

• Khoái trá: A variant spelling with the same meaning. (e.g., - That scene looks so amusing.)
• Khoái (adj): Pleasurable, enjoyable. A shorter, more common form. (e.g., - This is so good to eat!)
• Khoái cảm (n): Sensual pleasure, a feeling of pleasure.
• Thích thú (adj): Interested, pleased. A more general synonym.

Synonyms

• Sướng: (adj) Feeling good, pleasurable (can be physical or mental).
• Thú vị: (adj) Interesting, enjoyable.
• Tuyệt vời: (adj) Wonderful, fantastic.
• Mãn nguyện: (adj) Satisfied, content (often deeper, more about fulfillment).

Related Idioms

• Khoái khẩu: Pleasing to one's taste (specifically for food/drink).
  • Món cá kho này đúng là khoái khẩu của tôi. (This braised fish dish is exactly to my taste.)
• Khoái trá can also be found in some classical or literary contexts with the same core meaning of great delight.

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