nền nã
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Elegant, refined, tasteful: Describes a person's appearance, demeanor, or style as being characterized by simplicity, modesty, good taste, and a gentle, understated sophistication. It often implies a quiet, unostentatious grace.
- Gentle, mild-mannered: Can describe a person's character or behavior as being calm, gentle, and well-mannered.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cô ấy có phong cách ăn mặc rất nền nã. (She has a very elegant and refined style of dress.)
- Anh ta bao giờ cũng ăn mặc nền nã. (He always dresses elegantly.)
- Tính cách nền nã của bà ấy khiến mọi người yêu mến. (Her gentle and mild-mannered character makes everyone fond of her.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "nền nã" is often used to praise a style that is sophisticated without being flashy or loud. It is a high compliment for personal aesthetics and conduct, contrasting with showy or vulgar appearances.
Variants and Related Words
- Nền nếp (n): order, discipline, good habits (often refers to family or societal rules and traditions). While related in spirit to cultivated behavior, it is a distinct noun.
- Gia đình ấy có nền nếp tốt. (That family has good discipline/traditions.)
Synonyms
- Elegant: tastefully fine or luxurious in dress, style, or design.
- Refined: elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste.
- Tasteful: showing good aesthetic judgment or appropriate behavior.
- Gentle: mild in temperament or behavior; kind or tender.
- Modest: unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements; not ostentatious.
Related Idioms
- Ăn nói nền nã: to speak in a gentle, refined, and polite manner.
- Dù tức giận, bà ấy vẫn ăn nói nền nã. (Even though angry, she still spoke in a gentle and refined manner.)
- Elegant
- Anh ta bao giờ cũng ăn mặt nền nãHe always dresses elegantly