Definition

Verb: - To be deeply imbued with; to be thoroughly permeated by: Refers to an idea, principle, or feeling being absorbed deeply into one's mind, spirit, or consciousness, becoming an integral part of one's understanding or belief system. - To grasp profoundly; to comprehend thoroughly: Indicates a deep and complete understanding of a concept or doctrine, beyond superficial knowledge.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Mọi thành viên phải thấm nhuần tư tưởng đoàn kết. (All members must be deeply imbued with the spirit of unity.)
  • Anh ấy đã thấm nhuần những nguyên tắc cơ bản của chủ nghĩa Mác. (He has thoroughly grasped the basic principles of Marxism.)
  • Tinh thần trách nhiệm cần được thấm nhuần trong từng hành động. (A sense of responsibility must permeate every action.)

Advanced Usage

• This verb is often used in formal, ideological, or educational contexts to describe the deep internalization of doctrines, policies, morals, or spirit.
• It typically describes a state (to be imbued with) rather than an active action. The subject is usually the person or entity that receives and absorbs the influence.

Variants and Related Words

• Thấm (v): to soak in, to permeate (often used for liquids or more tangible things).
  • Nước mưa thấm vào đất. (The rainwater soaks into the ground.)
• Thấm sâu (v): to penetrate deeply.
  • Bài học ấy đã thấm sâu vào tâm trí tôi. (That lesson has penetrated deeply into my mind.)

Synonyms

• To be imbued with: To be deeply filled with a quality or idea.
• To be permeated by: To spread throughout and be present in every part.
• To internalize: To make attitudes or beliefs part of one's nature by learning or assimilation.
• To assimilate thoroughly: To fully understand and absorb ideas or knowledge.

Related Idioms

• Thấm nhuần tư tưởng: To be deeply imbued with an ideology.
  • Cán bộ phải thấm nhuần tư tưởng phục vụ nhân dân. (Cadres must be deeply imbued with the ideology of serving the people.)
• Thấm nhuần đạo lý: To thoroughly comprehend a moral principle.
  • Giúp trẻ thấm nhuần đạo lý "uống nước nhớ nguồn". (To help children thoroughly comprehend the moral principle of "when you drink water, remember the source".)

verb

1. to seize, to grasp