thong dong
Học thuậtThân thiện
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.)