thịnh tình
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Definition
Noun: - Solicitude, warm hospitality, generous goodwill: Refers to exceptionally kind, attentive, and generous feelings or treatment, often shown by a host towards guests. It implies deep care and a warm, welcoming attitude.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chúng tôi xin chân thành cảm ơn tấm thịnh tình của gia chủ. (We sincerely thank the host's warm hospitality.)
- Ông ấy đón tiếp chúng tôi với tất cả thịnh tình. (He received us with all his generous goodwill.)
- Tấm lòng thịnh tình ấy khiến chúng tôi vô cùng cảm động. (That solicitude moved us deeply.)
Advanced Usage
- This word is considered somewhat archaic (cũ) or literary in modern Vietnamese. It is used in formal contexts, written language, or to convey a tone of deep respect and formality when acknowledging someone's exceptional kindness.
- It often appears in fixed phrases like "tấm thịnh tình" (the act/gesture of generous goodwill) or "lòng thịnh tình" (the heart of solicitude).
Variants and Related Words
- Ân tình (n): Kindness, favor (emphasizing a debt of gratitude).
- Nhiệt tình (n): Enthusiasm, zeal (emphasizing eagerness and passion).
- Hào phóng (adj): Generous, liberal (describing a character trait).
- Hiếu khách (adj): Hospitable.
Synonyms
- Sự ân cần: Attentiveness, solicitous care.
- Lòng hiếu khách: Hospitality.
- Sự trọng thị: High regard, respectful treatment.
Notes on Meaning
- Primary Meaning: The core meaning is the warm, generous, and attentive feelings a person (typically a host) extends to others (typically guests). It is more profound than simple politeness.
- Contextual Meaning: It is almost exclusively used in the context of host-guest relationships or formal receptions to describe the host's exemplary conduct. It is not used for everyday friendliness.