Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Dear, beloved, affectionate: Expressing warmth, fondness, and a close, caring emotional connection. It is used to describe a cherished relationship or to convey a tone of sincere kindness and closeness.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Các bạn thân mến! (Dear friends!)
  • Anh ấy gửi lời chào thân mến đến mọi người. (He sends his warm regards to everyone.)
  • Họ có một tình bạn rất thân mến. (They have a very affectionate friendship.)

Advanced Usage

• Salutation in Letters: Commonly used as a standard, polite, and warm opening in both formal and informal correspondence.
  • Kính gửi ông Nguyễn Văn A thân mến, (Dear Mr. Nguyen Van A,)

Variants and Related Words

• Thân ái (adj): Cordial, warm. Often used similarly in closings of letters.

  • Thân ái chào bạn. (With warm regards.)

• Thân yêu (adj): Beloved, dear. Often implies a deeper, more intimate affection, commonly used within families.

  • Mẹ thân yêu của con. (My dear mother.)

Synonyms

• Dear: Used as a polite or affectionate form of address.
• Beloved: Dearly loved.
• Affectionate: Showing fondness or tenderness.
• Warm: Characterized by enthusiasm, affection, or kindness.

Related Idioms

• Lời chào thân mến: A warm greeting.
  • Ông ấy bắt đầu bài phát biểu bằng một lời chào thân mến. (He began his speech with a warm greeting.)

adj

1. dear