thìn

Một con rồng vàng xuất hiện trong lễ hội năm Thìn.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • The Dragon (Earthly Branch): The fifth sign in the traditional Vietnamese 12-year cycle of Earthly Branches, corresponding to the Dragon in the zodiac. It is used to denote years, times of day, and directions.
   • Thìn Hour: The traditional time period from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

2. Adjective (archaic):

   • Well-behaved / Virtuous: Describes a person, especially a woman, who is gentle, proper, and of good moral character.

3. Verb (archaic):

   • To be cautious / To preserve: To guard, to keep, or to maintain carefully, often regarding one's conduct or virtues.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • Bố tôi sinh năm Thìn. (My father was born in the Year of the Dragon.)
  • Công việc bắt đầu vào giờ Thìn. (The work begins during the Thìn hour [7-9 AM].)

• Adjective (archaic):

  • Người con gái ấy rất thìn nết na. (That young woman is very virtuous and well-mannered.)

• Verb (archaic):

  • Phải biết thìn giữ phẩm giá của mình. (One must know how to preserve one's dignity.)

Advanced Usage

• "tuổi Thìn": Refers specifically to a person whose birth year is under the Dragon sign.
  • Những người tuổi Thìn thường được cho là mạnh mẽ và quyết đoán. (People born in the Year of the Dragon are often considered strong and decisive.)

Variants and Related Words

• Can Chi: The system of Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches used in the traditional calendar.
• Thìn nết (archaic): To be of virtuous character.

Synonyms

• Dragon: The mythological creature representing the zodiac sign.
• Preserve (archaic): To maintain or guard.
• Virtuous (archaic): Morally excellent.

Related Cultural Concepts

• 12 Earthly Branches (12 con giáp): The cycle of twelve animal signs: Tý (Rat), Sửu (Ox), Dần (Tiger), Mão (Cat), Thìn (Dragon), Tỵ (Snake), Ngọ (Horse), Mùi (Goat), Thân (Monkey), Dậu (Rooster), Tuất (Dog), Hợi (Pig).
• Hướng Thìn: The compass direction associated with Thìn, which is East-Southeast (ESE).