Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Good: Having positive qualities; satisfactory in quality, quantity, or degree. It describes something desirable, favorable, or of high standard.
   • Kind / Virtuous: Describing a person who is morally good, benevolent, or has a commendable character.
   • Well / In good condition: Functioning properly or being in a healthy, satisfactory state.

2. Noun:

   • Pawn: The piece of lowest value in the game of chess (cờ tướng) or in certain Vietnamese card games like Tam Cúc.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cô ấy là một người bạn rất tốt. (She is a very good friend.)
  • Chiếc máy này vẫn chạy tốt. (This machine still runs well.)
  • Thời tiết hôm nay thật tốt. (The weather today is very good.)
• Noun:
  • Anh ấy hy sinh một con tốt để đổi lấy thế tấn công. (He sacrificed a pawn to gain an attacking position.)

Advanced Usage

• As an interjection or particle: In colloquial speech, "tốt" can be used to affirm a possibility or capability, often in response to doubt. It functions like "of course" or "sure".
  • "Anh làm được không?" – "Tốt chứ!" ("Can you do it?" – "Of course!")

Variants and Related Words

• Tốt hơn (adj phrase): Better.
  • Kết quả lần này tốt hơn lần trước. (This result is better than the last one.)
• Tốt nhất (adj phrase): The best.
  • Đây là phương án tốt nhất. (This is the best option.)
• Tốt lành (adj): Wholesome, good and benign.
  • Mong mọi điều tốt lành sẽ đến. (I hope all good things will come.)

Synonyms

• Good: Excellent, fine, positive.
• Kind: Benevolent, virtuous, ethical.
• Well: Properly, smoothly, healthily.
• Pawn (for noun): Chess piece.

Related Idioms

• Tốt gỗ hơn tốt nước sơn: Literally "Good wood is better than good lacquer." It means inner substance or quality is more important than outward appearance.
  • Khi chọn bạn, nhớ rằng tốt gỗ hơn tốt nước sơn. (When choosing a friend, remember that substance is more important than appearance.)
• Tốt danh hơn lành áo: Literally "A good reputation is better than fine clothes." It means a good name is more valuable than material wealth.
• Tốt bụng: Kind-hearted.
  • Bà lão ấy rất tốt bụng. (That old lady is very kind-hearted.)

noun

1. pawn

adj

1. good