thiệt thà
Definition
- 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.)