ngay thảo
Definition
- Adjective:
- Sincere and kind: Describes a person who is honest, straightforward, and possesses inherent goodness and kindness towards others. It implies a character that is both upright and benevolent.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Ông ấy là một người rất ngay thảo. (He is a very sincere and kind person.)
- Sống ngay thảo với mọi người xung quanh. (Live sincerely and kindly with everyone around you.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "ngay thảo" is often used in a moral or ethical context to praise someone's fundamental character. It is more profound than simply being "nice," as it combines honesty (ngay) with a gentle, good-hearted nature (thảo).
Variants and Related Words
Ngay thẳng (adj): upright, honest, straightforward.
- Cô ấy nổi tiếng là người ngay thẳng. (She is famous for being an upright person.)
Chân thảo (adj): sincere, heartfelt (often used in literary contexts).
- Lời chúc chân thảo. (Heartfelt wishes.)
Synonyms
- Sincere: genuine in feeling or character.
- Honest and kind: truthful and having a benevolent nature.
- Good-hearted: having a kind and benevolent disposition.
Related Idioms
- Ăn ở ngay thảo: To live and behave in a sincere and kind manner.
- Bà ấy cả đời ăn ở ngay thảo với bà con lối xóm. (She has lived her whole life sincerely and kindly with her neighbors.)