nhã
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Adjective:
- Courteous; polite; refined: Describes a person's manner or attitude that shows good manners, respect, and gentleness.
- Elegant; tasteful; understated: Describes an object, style, or appearance that is pleasingly simple, graceful, and not showy or ornate.
Usage Examples
- Adjective (Courteous):
- Anh ấy có thái độ rất nhã. (He has a very courteous attitude.)
- Adjective (Elegant):
- Cô ấy thích phong cách trang trí nhã. (She likes an elegant decorating style.)
- Chiếc áo dài này trông thật nhã. (This áo dài looks truly elegant.)
Advanced Usage
- "nhã nhặn": This is a common compound adjective meaning polite, courteous, and well-mannered. It is often used interchangeably with "nhã" for describing demeanor.
- Cô ấy trả lời một cách nhã nhặn. (She answered in a polite manner.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thanh nhã (adj): Refined, elegant, graceful. Often used to describe art, speech, or style with a connotation of cultural sophistication.
- Lời nói thanh nhã. (Refined speech.)
- Nhã nhặn (adj): Polite, courteous. (See Advanced Usage).
Synonyms
- Courteous: polite, respectful.
- Elegant: tasteful, graceful, understated.
- Refined: cultured, polished.
Related Idioms
- "Ăn nói nhã nhặn": To speak politely and courteously.
- Dù tức giận, anh ấy vẫn ăn nói nhã nhặn. (Even though angry, he still spoke politely.)
- Courteous
- Thái độ nhãA courteous attitude
- Elegant
- Quần áo nhãElegant clothing
- Bàn nghế nhãElegant furniture