lão thực
Definition
- Adjective:
- Frank and sincere: Describes a person who is honest, straightforward, and genuine in character, without deceit or pretense. This term carries a classical or literary nuance.
Usage Examples
- (He is a frank and sincere friend.)
- (Everyone appreciates the old man's honest character.)
Advanced Usage
- While primarily an adjective, "lão thực" can function attributively to modify nouns referring to people, emphasizing their inherent integrity.
Variants and Related Words
- Thật thà (adj): honest, truthful. A more common, modern synonym.
- Chân thật (adj): genuine, true. Emphasizes authenticity.
- Trung thực (adj): upright, honest. Often used in contexts of moral integrity.
Synonyms
- Frank: open and honest in expression.
- Sincere: free from pretense or deceit.
- Genuine: truly possessing the qualities claimed.
Notes on Usage
- "Lão thực" is an archaic or literary term in modern Vietnamese. It is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more likely found in classical texts or formal, respectful descriptions of character, often implying a venerable, time-tested honesty.