Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Satisfied: Feeling content because a desire, expectation, or need has been fully met. It describes a state of emotional or mental fulfillment.
   • Contented: Being in a state of peaceful happiness and acceptance.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cuối cùng tôi cũng đã thoả lòng. (I am finally satisfied.)
  • Kết quả công việc khiến sếp rất thoả lòng. (The work result made the boss very satisfied.)
  • Chỉ cần con cái khoẻ mạnh là bố mẹ thoả lòng. (As long as the children are healthy, the parents are content.)

Advanced Usage

• The adjective "thoả lòng" often implies a deeper, more complete level of satisfaction compared to simpler words like (happy). It is commonly used in formal or reflective contexts about wishes, efforts, or moral obligations.

Variants and Related Words

• Thoả mãn (v): to satisfy, to fulfill (often used for conditions, demands, or physical desires).
  • Sản phẩm này thoả mãn nhu cầu của khách hàng. (This product satisfies the customer's needs.)
• Thoả thuận (v/n): to agree; an agreement.
  • Hai bên đã đạt được thoả thuận. (The two parties have reached an agreement.)

Synonyms

• Satisfied: Content because one's wishes or expectations have been met.
• Contented: Peacefully happy and willing to accept the situation.

Related Idioms

• Thoả lòng mong ước: To have one's wish fulfilled.
  • Chuyến đi này đã thoả lòng mong ước cả đời của ông ấy. (This trip fulfilled his lifelong wish.)
• Ăn cho thoả lòng: To eat to one's heart's content.
  • Hôm nay chúng ta sẽ ăn hải sản cho thoả lòng. (Today we will eat seafood to our heart's content.)

adj

1. satisfied