thanh lịch
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Adjective:
- Elegant: Possessing refined grace, tasteful simplicity, and sophisticated beauty in appearance, manner, or style. It implies a polished and cultured quality.
- Refined and Polite: Describes a person who is not only tasteful in appearance but also courteous, well-mannered, and distinguished in behavior.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cô ấy ăn mặc rất thanh lịch. (She dresses very elegantly.)
- Phong cách sống của ông ấy vô cùng thanh lịch. (His lifestyle is extremely refined.)
- Ngôn ngữ thanh lịch thường lịch sự và dễ nghe. (Elegant language is often polite and pleasant to hear.)
Advanced Usage
"vẻ thanh lịch": an air/a look of elegance.
- Căn phòng toát lên vẻ thanh lịch cổ điển. (The room exudes a look of classic elegance.)
Used to describe objects, architecture, or design that exhibits tasteful and graceful qualities.
- Kiến trúc tòa nhà mang một nét thanh lịch hiếm có. (The building's architecture possesses a rare elegance.)
Variants and Related Words
Thanh nhã (adj): Graceful, refined. Often used similarly but may emphasize gentle delicacy.
- Cử chỉ thanh nhã. (Graceful gestures.)
Lịch thiệp (adj): Polite, courteous, well-mannered. Often paired with "thanh lịch."
- Một quý ông lịch thiệp. (A polite gentleman.)
Synonyms
- Elegant: Tastefully fine and luxurious in appearance.
- Refined: Cultured and well-mannered.
- Polished: Sophisticated and elegant.
- Distinguished: Dignified and commanding respect.
Related Idioms
- "Thanh lịch như người Hà Nội": As elegant as a Hanoian. A common cultural reference praising the perceived inherent elegance and politeness of Hanoi's people.
- Cô ấy nói năng nhẹ nhàng, thanh lịch như người Hà Nội. (She speaks softly and elegantly, like a person from Hanoi.)