Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Bright and airy; spacious and well-lit: Describes a place, typically a room or building, that is filled with light and feels open, creating a pleasant and cheerful atmosphere.
   • Clear and elevated (in tone or spirit): Can describe a state of mind, voice, or expression that is lucid, uplifted, and free from gloom.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Căn phòng này thật sảng khái với cửa sổ lớn hướng ra vườn. (This room is so bright and airy with its large window overlooking the garden.)
  • Sau cơn mưa, bầu trời trở nên sảng khái. (After the rain, the sky became clear and bright.)
  • Tinh thần anh ấy ngày hôm nay thật sảng khái. (His spirit is so clear and uplifted today.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is considered literary and is more commonly found in written Vietnamese than in everyday conversation. It conveys a sense of aesthetic and emotional quality.

Variants and Related Words

• Sảng khoái (adj): Refreshed, invigorated (often used for a feeling after rest or a cool shower).
  • Tắm xong, tôi cảm thấy vô cùng sảng khoái. (After showering, I felt extremely refreshed.)

Synonyms

• Bright and airy: luminous, well-lit, spacious.
• Clear and uplifted: lucid, elated, cheerful.

Related Idioms

• While "sảng khái" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, its sense contributes to descriptions of positive environments or moods, such as "" (a clear, light heart).