mến thương
Definition
- Adjective:
- To hold affection and love: A compound word combining "mến" (to be fond of) and "thương" (to love), expressing a tender, affectionate, and loving sentiment towards someone or something. It denotes a warm, gentle, and caring emotional attachment.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Gia đình tôi luôn dành cho nhau tình cảm mến thương. (My family always holds affectionate love for each other.)
- Cô ấy nhìn đứa trẻ bằng ánh mắt mến thương. (She looked at the child with loving eyes.)
- Bức thư đầy những lời mến thương. (The letter is full of affectionate words.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used in formal, literary, or poetic contexts to convey deep, sincere, and respectful affection, more profound than casual liking.
- Nhân dân mãi mãi mến thương vị lãnh tụ vĩ đại. (The people forever hold affectionate love for the great leader.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thương mến (adj): This is the more common and standard variant with the same meaning: to be fond and loving. The words are simply reversed.
- Gửi tới bạn những lời chúc thương mến nhất. (Sending you the most affectionate wishes.)
Synonyms
- Affectionate: showing gentle love and care.
- Fond: having a liking or love for.
- Loving: feeling or showing love.
Related Idioms
- Mến thương trân quý: to cherish and hold dear; a phrase emphasizing deep affection and high valuation.
- Tình bạn của họ thật sự mến thương trân quý. (Their friendship is truly cherished and dear.)