Definition

Adjective: - Worldly-wise, shrewd, astute: Describes a person who possesses sharp practical intelligence, keen judgment, and extensive experience in the ways of the world, often enabling them to navigate complex situations skillfully and see through deception.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Ông ấy là một thương nhân lọc lõi. (He is a shrewd businessman.)
  • Với kinh nghiệm sống phong phú, bà ấy trở nên rất lọc lõi. (With rich life experience, she has become very worldly-wise.)
  • Anh ta có cái nhìn lọc lõi, khó ai có thể lừa được. (He has an astute perspective; it's hard for anyone to deceive him.)

Advanced Usage

• The term often carries a slightly nuanced connotation of wisdom gained not just from age but from direct, sometimes harsh, engagement with reality. It implies a protective, discerning intelligence.

Variants and Related Words

• Khôn ngoan (adj): wise, prudent. (Often has a more purely positive connotation than ).
• Sắc sảo (adj): sharp, perceptive, clever. (Focuses more on quick-wittedness and acuity).
• Tinh ranh (adj): cunning, crafty. (Can have a more negative, sly connotation).

Synonyms

• Shrewd: having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.
• Astute: having an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
• Worldly-wise: having a lot of experience and knowledge about the practical aspects of life.
• Savvy: shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment.

Related Idioms

• Lọc lõi đời: An intensified form emphasizing deep, hard-earned wisdom from life.
  • Sống qua bao thăng trầm, cụ đã thành người lọc lõi đời. (Having lived through many ups and downs, the elder has become a person of profound worldly wisdom.)

adj

1. worldly-wise