Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Honest / Truthful: The primary meaning describes a person's character as being sincere, straightforward, and inclined to tell the truth. It implies a lack of deception or guile.
   • Genuine / Forthright: It can describe actions, speech, or behavior that is direct, without pretense or hidden motives.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ấy là người rất thiệt thà. (He is a very honest person.)
  • Cô ấy trả lời một cách thiệt thà. (She answered in a forthright manner.)
  • Đừng lo, tôi nói thiệt thà mà. (Don't worry, I'm speaking honestly.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "thiệt thà" is often considered a regional variant or synonym of the more standard Vietnamese word "thật thà". They are frequently used interchangeably with the same core meaning of honesty.

Variants and Related Words

• Thật thà (adj): The more common standard form meaning honest, truthful.
  • Cậu bé thật thà nhận lỗi. (The boy honestly admitted his mistake.)

Synonyms

• Honest: Free of deceit; truthful and sincere.
• Truthful: Telling or expressing the truth.
• Forthright: Direct and outspoken; straightforward.
• Genuine: Truly what something is said to be; authentic.

Related Idioms

• Ăn ngay nói thiệt (thật): To live righteously and speak honestly; to be upright and truthful.
  • Ông ấy cả đời ăn ngay nói thiệt. (He has lived a life of integrity and honesty.)