thiện tiện
Definition
Adjective:
- Acting on one's own initiative or discretion: Describes an action taken independently without seeking prior permission or consultation from others.
- Arbitrary; done at one's convenience: Refers to doing something in a way that is most convenient or suitable for oneself, often without formal procedure.
Adverb:
- At one's own discretion; arbitrarily: Used to describe the manner of an action performed according to one's own judgment or convenience.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- Anh ta có thói quen hành động thiện tiện mà không báo cáo. (He has a habit of acting on his own initiative without reporting.)
- Đó là một quyết định thiện tiện của giám đốc. (That was a decision made at the director's own discretion.)
Adverb:
- Cô ấy thiện tiện thay đổi lịch trình. (She arbitrarily changed the schedule.)
- Không được thiện tiện sử dụng tài liệu này. (You are not permitted to use this material at your own discretion.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a neutral or slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of formal authorization or consultation. It is frequently used in administrative, organizational, or procedural contexts to critique or describe autonomous action.
Variants and Related Words
- Tự tiện (adj/adv): Acting arbitrarily or on one's own authority. This is a close synonym, often used interchangeably with .
- Hắn tự tiện đặt bàn mà không hỏi ý kiến mọi người. (He arbitrarily reserved a table without asking for everyone's opinion.)
Synonyms
- Arbitrary: Based on random choice or personal whim.
- Discretionary: Available for use at the discretion of the user.
- On one's own initiative: Done without being prompted or ordered by others.
Related Idioms
- Làm thiện tiện: To do something arbitrarily or on one's own accord.
- Việc làm thiện tiện đó gây ra nhiều rắc rối. (That arbitrary action caused a lot of trouble.)