thanh thoát
Definition
- Adjective:
- Light and flowing: Describes a quality of being graceful, smooth, and unrestrained, often applied to physical movements, artistic lines, or literary style. It conveys a sense of effortless elegance and fluidity.
- Unburdened and serene: Describes a state of mind or spirit that is tranquil, free from worry, and feels light and clear.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Vũ công có những động tác rất thanh thoát. (The dancer has very light and flowing movements.)
- Lời văn của bà ấy rất thanh thoát và dễ đọc. (Her prose is very flowing and easy to read.)
- Sau khi tâm sự, tôi cảm thấy lòng mình thanh thoát hẳn. (After confiding, I felt my mind become much more serene.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe abstract qualities like style, demeanor, or atmosphere.
- Kiến trúc của ngôi chùa toát lên vẻ thanh thoát, nhẹ nhàng. (The temple's architecture exudes a light and serene elegance.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thanh thản (adj): peaceful, tranquil (focuses more on calmness than fluidity).
- Nhẹ nhàng (adj): gentle, soft (a more general term for lightness).
Synonyms
- Graceful: showing smooth, elegant movement.
- Fluid: moving smoothly and continuously.
- Serene: calm and peaceful (for the mental state).
- Unconstrained: not restricted or forced.
Related Idioms
- Lòng thanh thoát: a light heart; a mind free from care.
- Cô ấy sống với một tâm hồn lòng thanh thoát, không bon chen. (She lives with a serene spirit, without strife.)
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