thanh nhàn
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Leisurely, leisured: Describes a state of having ample free time, being free from work or pressing obligations, and enjoying a relaxed, unhurried pace of life.
- Tranquil and idle: Conveys a sense of peaceful idleness, a quiet and carefree existence without stress or busyness.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Ông ấy hưởng cuộc sống thanh nhàn sau khi nghỉ hưu. (He enjoys a leisured life after retirement.)
- Mong ước lớn nhất của bà là có những buổi chiều thanh nhàn đọc sách. (Her greatest wish is to have tranquil evenings reading books.)
- Cảnh vật nơi đây thật thanh nhàn. (The scenery here is so peaceful and idle.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often carries a positive, aspirational connotation, implying a desirable state of peace and freedom earned after a period of hard work or as a mark of a simple, contented character.
- It can describe people, their lifestyles, periods of time, or even atmospheres and settings that evoke a sense of calm idleness.
Variants and Related Words
- Nhàn nhã (adj): Also means leisurely, relaxed. It is a close synonym but may place slightly more emphasis on the "free time" aspect.
- Thảnh thơi (adj): Carefree, without worries. Shares the connotation of ease but emphasizes a light, untroubled mind.
- Nhàn hạ (adj): Leisured, easygoing. Similar in meaning, often used interchangeably.
Synonyms
- Leisured: Having much free time.
- Idle: Spending time doing nothing in a relaxed way (neutral/positive in this context).
- Tranquil: Free from disturbance; calm.
- Unhurried: Moving, acting, or taking place without haste.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Sống thanh nhàn: To live a life of leisure.
- Ước mơ của nhiều người là được sống thanh nhàn ở nông thôn. (The dream of many is to live a life of leisure in the countryside.)
- Cảnh thanh nhàn: A scene or state of tranquil idleness.
- Ngôi làng nhỏ là hình ảnh của một cảnh thanh nhàn. (The small village is a picture of tranquil idleness.)
adj
- leisurly, leisured