khôn
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Wise; Sage: Possessing or showing good judgment, experience, and understanding, often leading to prudent and beneficial actions.
- Clever; Smart; Astute: Having a quick and sharp intelligence, especially in practical matters; able to understand situations and act advantageously.
- Shrewd; Cunning: (Can have a negative connotation) Showing sharp intelligence, often in a self-interested or deceptive way.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Người khôn là người biết lắng nghe. (A wise person is one who knows how to listen.)
- Đứa trẻ đó khôn trước tuổi. (That child is clever beyond his years.)
- Nó đưa ra một kế hoạch rất khôn. (He came up with a very shrewd plan.)
Advanced Usage
- "khôn ngoan": wise, prudent, sagacious. This compound emphasizes deep wisdom and sound judgment.
- Cô ấy đã đưa ra quyết định khôn ngoan. (She made a wise decision.)
- "khôn lỏi": cunning, crafty, sly. This term has a distinctly negative connotation, implying trickiness.
- Hắn ta là một kẻ buôn bán khôn lỏi. (He is a cunning trader.)
Variants and Related Words
- Khôn khéo (adj): tactful, diplomatic, skillful in handling situations.
- Cô ấy xử lý tình huống rất khôn khéo. (She handled the situation very tactfully.)
- Khôn thiêng (adj): (Often used for spirits, gods) sacred and responsive; efficacious.
- Cầu mong trời phật khôn thiêng. (I pray the sacred heavens and Buddha will respond.)
Synonyms
- Wise: Having experience and good judgment.
- Clever: Quick to understand and learn.
- Shrewd: Having sharp powers of judgment, especially in practical matters.
- Astute: Having an ability to accurately assess situations.
Related Idioms
- Khôn ba năm, dại một giờ: Wise for three years, foolish for one hour. (Even a wise person can make a serious mistake.)
- Anh đừng hấp tấp, "khôn ba năm, dại một giờ" đấy. (Don't be hasty; remember, "wise for years, foolish in an hour.")
- Khôn của, thật của mình: (Literal: Cleverness is an asset, honesty is your own.) Being clever brings wealth, but honesty defines your character.
- Khôn nhà, dại chợ: Clever at home, foolish at the market. (Someone who acts confidently in familiar settings but is ineffective elsewhere.)