Definition

1. Adverb:
   • To one's heart's content; to full satisfaction; as much as one desires: "thoả thích" describes doing something freely and fully until one is completely satisfied, without any restriction or lack.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • Chúng tôi đã ăn uống thoả thích trong bữa tiệc. (We ate and drank to our heart's content at the party.)
  • Bọn trẻ chơi đùa thoả thích trên bãi biển cả ngày. (The children played to their full satisfaction on the beach all day.)
  • Cuối tuần, anh ấy ngủ thoả thích mà không cần báo thức. (On the weekend, he sleeps as much as he desires without an alarm.)

Advanced Usage

• "thoả thích + Verb": This is the standard structure. The adverb "thoả thích" directly modifies the verb that follows, emphasizing the action is done fully and satisfactorily.
  • Sau kỳ thi, cô ấy mua sắm thoả thích. (After the exam, she shopped to her heart's content.)
• Implied Meaning of Freedom: Using "thoả thích" often implies there is no hindrance, worry, or limit, allowing complete enjoyment.
  • Hãy cứ nói thoả thích những gì bạn nghĩ. (Please, speak freely and fully about what you think.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thoả mãn (verb): to satisfy, to fulfill.
  • Sản phẩm này thoả mãn nhu cầu của khách hàng. (This product satisfies the customer's needs.)
• Thoả thuê (adverb): synonym for "thoả thích," also meaning to one's great satisfaction, often used for eating or sensual pleasures.
  • Ăn một bữa thoả thuê. (To eat a meal with great satisfaction.)
• Thích thú (adjective/verb): to be interested, to enjoy.
  • Tôi rất thích thú với cuốn sách này. (I am very interested in this book.)

Synonyms

• Thoải mái: comfortably, freely (focuses more on comfort and ease while doing something).
• Tự do: freely (focuses more on liberty without restriction).
• Đã đời (colloquial): to one's great satisfaction (stronger, more informal).

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Ăn cho thoả thích: To eat to one's heart's content.
  • Hôm nay là ngày lễ, mọi người cứ ăn cho thoả thích. (Today is a holiday, everyone can eat to their heart's content.)
• Làm gì đó cho thoả thích: To do something for pure, full enjoyment.
  • Tôi đi du lịch một mình cho thoả thích. (I travel alone for pure enjoyment.)

adv

1. satisfactorily