sảng khải
Definition
- 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).