Definition

Adjective: - Leisurely, unhurried, at ease: Describes a state of being relaxed, without rush or pressure, often implying ample time and a calm demeanor.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Sau khi nghỉ hưu, ông ấy sống một cuộc sống rất thong dong. (After retiring, he lives a very leisurely life.)
  • Cô ấy bước đi thong dong trong công viên, tận hưởng không khí trong lành. (She walked unhurriedly in the park, enjoying the fresh air.)
  • Với kế hoạch đã chuẩn bị kỹ, anh ấy có thể làm việc một cách thong dong. (With a well-prepared plan, he can work in a leisurely manner.)

Advanced Usage

• "thong thả thong dong": A common alliterative phrase emphasizing a very relaxed, carefree, and unhurried state.
  • Kỳ nghỉ hè, bọn trẻ được thong thả thong dong vui chơi. (During summer vacation, the children can play in a completely carefree and leisurely way.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thung dung (adj): A near-synonym meaning composed, calm, and unflustered, often in the face of difficulty. It shares the core idea of ease but can imply more mental composure.
  • Ông ấy thung dung đối mặt với mọi khó khăn. (He calmly faces all difficulties.)

Synonyms

• Nhàn hạ: Leisurely, free from work (often implies idleness or freedom from labor).
• Thảnh thơi: Carefree, free from worry.
• Khoan thai: Slow and graceful (often describing movement or speech).

Idioms and Set Phrases

• "Thong dong tự tại": To be completely at ease and master of oneself; to be free and unconstrained.
  • Sống giữa thiên nhiên, ông cảm thấy thong dong tự tại. (Living in nature, he feels completely at ease and free.)

adj

1. leisurely