thiển ý
Definition
Noun: * My humble opinion/view: A modest and self-deprecating way to introduce one's own opinion or thought, indicating that the speaker considers it to be shallow or limited in knowledge. It is a formal and polite expression, often used in written discourse or formal speech.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Theo thiển ý của tôi, phương án này khả thi hơn. (In my humble opinion, this option is more feasible.)
- Xin được nêu thiển ý như sau. (Allow me to present my humble view as follows.)
- Đó chỉ là thiển ý cá nhân. (That is merely my shallow personal opinion.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is almost exclusively used in the first person ("my humble opinion") to show humility and respect towards the listener or reader, especially when discussing a topic or giving advice. It is common in essays, formal letters, debates, or academic discussions.
Variants and Related Words
- Thiển kiến (noun): A synonym with the same meaning and usage: "my shallow/view". ( - According to my humble view...)
- Ý kiến (noun): Opinion, view (a neutral term without the humble connotation).
- Quan điểm (noun): Viewpoint, perspective.
Synonyms
- Ý kiến cá nhân: Personal opinion.
- Suy nghĩ nông cạn: Shallow thought (a direct, literal equivalent in meaning but less idiomatic as a fixed phrase).
Related Idioms/Phrases
- Theo thiển ý/thiển kiến của [tôi/ai đó]: According to the humble opinion of [me/someone]. This is the standard and most common phrase structure for using this word.
noun
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(thiển kiến) one's humdle idea
