Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Calm and composed in mind: The state of having a tranquil and clear mind, especially in the face of difficulty or danger. It implies maintaining mental serenity and self-control.
   • Self-possessed: To be master of one's thoughts and emotions, demonstrating poise and collectedness.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Trong tình huống hỗn loạn, cô ấy vẫn hoàn toàn tĩnh trí. (In the chaotic situation, she remained completely calm and composed.)
  • Một vị tướng giỏi cần phải tĩnh trí trước mọi biến cố. (A good general must be self-possessed in the face of all events.)
  • Hãy tĩnh trí lại và tìm giải pháp. (Calm your mind and find a solution.)

Advanced Usage

• The word is often used in formal, literary, or philosophical contexts to describe an ideal mental state of equanimity. It is a quality highly valued in leadership, meditation, and crisis management.

Variants and Related Words

• Tĩnh tâm (adj): to have a peaceful heart/mind; often used in spiritual contexts.
  • Anh ấy đi tu để tĩnh tâm. (He entered the monastery to find peace of mind.)
• Bình tĩnh (adj): calm, composed. This is a more common, general synonym.
  • Cần giữ bình tĩnh khi lái xe. (You need to stay calm when driving.)

Synonyms

• Composed: having one's feelings and expression under control.
• Collected: calm and self-controlled.
• Equanimous: maintaining mental calmness, especially under stress.

Related Idioms

• Giữ được tĩnh trí: to maintain one's composure.
  • Bí quyết thành công của anh ấy là luôn giữ được tĩnh trí. (His secret to success is always maintaining his composure.)