thuần tính
Definition
- Adjective:
- Gentle and calm in nature: Describes a person or animal with a character that is inherently mild-mannered, docile, and placid. It emphasizes an innate, peaceful disposition.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Chú chó này rất thuần tính, không bao giờ cắn người. (This dog is very gentle-natured; it never bites people.)
- Cô ấy có một con ngựa thuần tính, lý tưởng cho người mới học cưỡi. (She has a horse with a calm temperament, ideal for beginner riders.)
- Anh ấy là người thuần tính, hiếm khi thấy anh nổi nóng. (He is a mild-tempered person; it's rare to see him get angry.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe the fundamental, unspoiled nature of a creature or person. It can imply a contrast with being wild, aggressive, or easily agitated.
Variants and Related Words
Thuần hậu (adj): gentle and kind-hearted.
- Bà ấy là một người phụ nữ thuần hậu. (She is a gentle and kind-hearted woman.)
Hiền lành (adj): good-natured, gentle (a more common, everyday synonym).
- Con mèo hiền lành. (The good-natured cat.)
Synonyms
- Docile: ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.
- Placid: not easily upset or excited.
- Mild-tempered: having a gentle and calm temperament.
Related Idioms
- While "thuần tính" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, its meaning is central to the Vietnamese appreciation for a calm and gentle character, often associated with virtuous behavior.