nết

Definition

Noun:
- Character, disposition, or inherent moral quality: Refers to a person's fundamental nature, especially their moral character and habitual way of behaving.
- Good habit, good behaviour, virtue: Specifically denotes positive, praiseworthy traits, manners, or conduct. It often implies a cultivated sense of propriety and goodness.

Usage Examples

Noun:
- Nhà ấy dạy con rất tốt, đứa nào cũng có nết. (That family raises their children very well; they are all well-behaved.)
- Cô ấy là người có nết, rất đáng quý. (She is a virtuous person, very precious.)
- Anh ấy đã bỏ được nết hút thuốc. (He has quit his smoking habit.)

Advanced Usage

The word "nết" is almost exclusively used to describe people, particularly their moral or behavioural qualities. It is rarely used for objects or abstract concepts.
It frequently appears in proverbs and sayings that contrast inner virtue with superficial appearance.

Variants and Related Words

Hư nết (n): Bad habit, vice.
- Đứa trẻ đó đã nhiễm phải một vài hư nết. (That child has picked up a few bad habits.)
Nết na (n): Demeanour, manners (often implying gentleness and propriety, typically used for women).
- Cô gái ấy rất nết na, dịu dàng. (That girl is very gentle and well-mannered.)

Synonyms

Related Idioms and Proverbs

Cái nết đánh chết cái đẹp.
- Literal: Virtue kills beauty.
- Meaning: Inner character is more important than outward appearance. Equivalent to "Beauty is but skin deep" or "Handsome is as handsome does."
Đánh chết cái nết không chừa.
- Literal: Even if you beat it to death, the (bad) habit won't be abandoned.
- Meaning: It is very difficult to change one's ingrained nature or bad habits. Similar to "A leopard cannot change its spots."

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