Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Intact; whole; unbroken: Describes an object, typically clothing or a physical item, that is not torn, ripped, or damaged. It emphasizes being in a complete, sound condition.
   • Uninjured; sound (of a person): Describes a person who is free from physical injury, disability, or wound, often in contrast to someone who is hurt.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ấy tìm thấy chiếc áo cũ nhưng vẫn còn lành lặn. (He found the old shirt but it was still intact.)
  • Sau tai nạn, anh ấy may mắn vẫn lành lặn. (After the accident, he was fortunate to remain uninjured.)
  • Cô ấy luôn giữ sách vở rất lành lặn. (She always keeps her books very neat and unbroken.)

Advanced Usage

• The word often carries a connotation of being properly maintained or decent, especially regarding appearance or attire.
  • Ăn mặc lành lặn khi đi phỏng vấn là rất quan trọng. (Dressing neatly for an interview is very important.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lành (adj): Often means "healed," "safe," or "benign." While related, "lành" focuses more on the state of being healed or harmless, whereas "lành lặn" focuses on physical wholeness.
  • Vết thương đã lành. (The wound has healed.)

Synonyms

• Intact: Not damaged or impaired in any way.
• Unbroken: Whole, not fractured or split.
• Uninjured: Not harmed or wounded.
• Sound: In good condition; solid and undamaged.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Lành lặn như mới: As good as new; completely intact.
  • Chiếc xe cũ được sửa lại lành lặn như mới. (The old car was repaired and is as good as new.)
• Người lành lặn: A person who is physically able-bodied.
  • Công việc này phù hợp cho cả người lành lặn và người khuyết tật. (This job is suitable for both able-bodied people and people with disabilities.)

adj

1. intact; unbroken