Definition

1. Noun:
   • Inner feelings / private thoughts: A literary and somewhat archaic term referring to one's most personal, intimate sentiments or secret thoughts that are kept hidden from others.
   • Heart of hearts / innermost self: The private, innermost part of one's mind or conscience.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy giữ kín tấm riêng của mình. (He keeps his inner feelings to himself.)
  • Trong tấm riêng, cô ấy vẫn còn nhiều nỗi niềm. (In her heart of hearts, she still holds many sentiments.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "tấm riêng" is primarily found in classic or formal literary contexts and is rarely used in modern everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Tâm tư (n): thoughts, feelings, state of mind (more commonly used than "tấm riêng").
  • Cô ấy chia sẻ tâm tư với bạn thân. (She shares her thoughts with her close friend.)

Synonyms

• Inner self: one's true, private identity.
• Private thoughts: thoughts not expressed to others.
• Innermost feelings: deepest personal emotions.

Related Idioms

• Giữ trong tấm riêng: to keep to oneself.
  • Mọi nỗi buồn, chị ấy đều giữ trong tấm riêng. (All her sorrows, she keeps to herself.)