thanh tĩnh
Definition
- Adjective:
- Tranquil / Peaceful: Describes a state or place that is very calm, quiet, and free from disturbance or agitation. It emphasizes a pure, serene, and undisturbed quietness.
- Serene / Placid: Conveys a sense of deep peace and quiet composure, often with an implication of clarity and purity.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Khu vườn này thật thanh tĩnh. (This garden is truly tranquil.)
- Cô ấy thích không khí thanh tĩnh của vùng quê. (She likes the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside.)
- Tâm hồn anh ấy luôn thanh tĩnh. (His soul is always serene.)
Advanced Usage
- Used in literary and descriptive contexts to evoke a deep sense of calm, often associated with nature, early mornings, or spiritual settings.
- Sự thanh tĩnh của buổi bình minh. (The tranquility of dawn.)
Variants and Related Words
Tĩnh lặng (adj): silent, still. Focuses more on the absence of sound.
- Căn phòng hoàn toàn tĩnh lặng. (The room was completely silent.)
Yên tĩnh (adj): quiet, peaceful. A more common synonym for a quiet state or place.
- Hãy giữ yên tĩnh! (Please be quiet!)
Synonyms
- Tranquil: Free from commotion or disturbance.
- Peaceful: Undisturbed by strife, turmoil, or disagreement.
- Serene: Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
- Placid: Not easily upset or excited.
Related Idioms
- Sống một cuộc sống thanh tĩnh: To live a tranquil/peaceful life.
- Họ về hưu để sống một cuộc sống thanh tĩnh. (They retired to live a tranquil life.)