thanh vẹn
Definition
- Adjective:
- Completely pure and intact: Describes a state of being wholly uncorrupted, morally spotless, and undamaged, often referring to integrity, virtue, or an object's condition.
- Unblemished and whole: Conveys a sense of perfect preservation in both a physical and moral sense, free from any flaw or taint.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Giữ cho danh dự được thanh vẹn. (To keep one's honor completely pure and intact.)
- Tấm lòng thanh vẹn. (A pure and unblemished heart.)
- Bộ sưu tập cổ vật còn thanh vẹn. (The collection of antiques remains whole and undamaged.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal, literary, or moral contexts to emphasize an ideal state of perfection. It is frequently paired with abstract nouns like "danh dự" (honor), "tấm lòng" (heart/conscience), or "phẩm giá" (dignity).
Variants and Related Words
- Thanh sạch (adj): pure, clean.
- Một tâm hồn thanh sạch. (A pure soul.)
- Trong trắng (adj): pure, innocent (often used for moral innocence).
- Tuổi trẻ trong trắng. (Innocent youth.)
- Nguyên vẹn (adj): intact, whole, undamaged (more common for physical objects).
- Chiếc bình vẫn còn nguyên vẹn. (The vase is still intact.)
Synonyms
- Pure and intact
- Unblemished
- Immaculate
- Incorruptible
Related Idioms
- "Giữ mình thanh vẹn": To keep oneself pure and uncorrupted.
- Dù trong hoàn cảnh nào, ông ấy cũng giữ mình thanh vẹn. (No matter the circumstances, he keeps himself pure and uncorrupted.)