thanh thỏa
Definition
- Adjective:
- Peaceful and contented: A state of mind characterized by inner tranquility, serenity, and freedom from worry or guilt. It describes a deep sense of mental and emotional calm and satisfaction.
- Settled and clear: Often used to describe a feeling of resolution, where matters are concluded satisfactorily, leaving the conscience or mind at ease.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Sau khi giải thích mọi chuyện, lòng tôi cảm thấy thanh thỏa. (After explaining everything, my heart felt peaceful and contented.)
- Cô ấy sống một cuộc đời thanh thỏa, không bon chen. (She lives a peaceful and contented life, without strife.)
- Công việc đã xong xuôi, anh ấy nghỉ ngơi với tâm trạng thanh thỏa. (The work was finished, he rested with a settled and clear state of mind.)
Advanced Usage
- This word is primarily literary and philosophical, describing an internal, spiritual state rather than a physical environment. It is a higher register term often associated with virtue, a clear conscience, or philosophical acceptance.
Variants and Related Words
- Thanh thản (adj): serene, tranquil, calm. This is a more common synonym, but often implies an added layer of contentment from resolution.
- Thư thái (adj): relaxed, at ease. Focuses more on physical and mental relaxation.
Synonyms
- Tranquil: free from disturbance; calm.
- Serene: calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
- Contented: feeling or expressing happiness or satisfaction.
- At peace: in a state of mental or emotional calm.
Related Idioms
- Lòng thanh thỏa: a contented heart/mind. This phrase encapsulates the core meaning.
- Sống sao cho lòng luôn thanh thỏa. (Live in such a way that your heart is always contented.)