Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Gentle and sweet: Describes a woman or girl who possesses a soft, kind, pleasant, and graceful demeanor. It implies refined manners, modesty, and a naturally charming character.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cô ấy là người rất thùy mị. (She is a very gentle and sweet person.)
  • Vẻ thùy mị của cô gái ấy khiến ai cũng có thiện cảm. (That girl's gentle sweetness makes everyone have a good impression of her.)
  • Tính cách thùy mị là một nét đẹp truyền thống. (A gentle and sweet disposition is a traditional beauty.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "thùy mị" is almost exclusively used to describe feminine qualities. Using it for a man would be very unusual and likely incorrect.
• It often carries a connotation of traditional, virtuous femininity and is frequently used in literary or formal descriptions.

Variants and Related Words

• Dịu dàng (adj): gentle, soft, tender. A close synonym, but "thùy mị" often suggests a deeper layer of refined sweetness and modesty.
• Hiền hậu (adj): kind-hearted, benevolent. Emphasizes goodness of heart.
• Nết na (adj): well-mannered, virtuous. Emphasizes good behavior and propriety.

Synonyms

• Gentle: having a mild, kind, or soft temperament.
• Sweet: pleasant, kind, and charming.
• Demure: reserved, modest, and shy in a pleasant way.
• Graceful: having elegance and beauty of movement or manner.

Related Idioms

• "Thùy mị nết na": A common paired phrase meaning "gentle, sweet, and well-mannered." It is used to comprehensively praise a woman's character and demeanor.
  • Cô dâu trông thật thùy mị nết na. (The bride looks truly gentle, sweet, and well-mannered.)

adj

1. gentle, sweet