Definition

1. Verb:
   • To confess one's love / to declare one's love: The primary meaning of "tỏ tình" is to openly express romantic feelings or affection to another person.
   • To propose (romantically): It can also refer to the act of asking someone to be in a romantic relationship, similar to a confession of love.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ấy đã tỏ tình với cô ấy dưới ánh trăng. (He confessed his love to her under the moonlight.)
  • Cô ấy rất lo lắng khi định tỏ tình với bạn thân. (She was very nervous when she intended to declare her love to her best friend.)
  • Họ trở thành một cặp sau khi anh ấy tỏ tình. (They became a couple after he confessed his feelings.)

Advanced Usage

• The act of "tỏ tình" is a significant cultural moment, often involving preparation, specific timing, or a romantic setting. It marks the transition from friendship or acquaintance to a recognized romantic pursuit.
• It is typically a direct verbal expression, but can sometimes be done through a letter, gift, or symbolic action understood as a declaration of love.

Variants and Related Words

• Lời tỏ tình (n): a love confession, the words or content of the declaration.
  • Lời tỏ tình của anh ấy rất chân thành. (His love confession was very sincere.)

Synonyms

• Confess one's love: to admit or declare romantic feelings.
• Declare one's love: to state one's love openly.
• Propose (in a romantic context): to ask someone to be one's romantic partner.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Tỏ bày tình cảm: to express one's feelings (can be broader than romantic love, including familial or friendly feelings).
  • Anh ấy không giỏi trong việc tỏ bày tình cảm. (He is not good at expressing his feelings.)