thuận hoà
Definition
- Adjective:
- Harmonious and favorable: Describes a state of peace, agreement, and pleasant compatibility, often between people or within conditions. It implies a lack of conflict and the presence of positive, smooth relations.
- Propitious (of weather/climate): Specifically used to describe weather conditions that are favorable, mild, and beneficial, particularly for agriculture.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Gia đình họ sống rất thuận hoà. (Their family lives very harmoniously.)
- Nhờ trời đất thuận hoà, mùa màng năm nay bội thu. (Thanks to favorable weather, this year's harvest is bountiful.)
- Mối quan hệ thuận hoà giữa hai nước láng giềng. (The harmonious relationship between the two neighboring countries.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe ideal social, familial, or natural conditions. It is a compound word formed from "thuận" (to agree, favorable) and "hoà" (peace, harmony), and its meaning is essentially synonymous with "hoà thuận."
Variants and Related Words
- Hoà thuận (adj): Harmonious, amicable. This is the more common variant with the same core meaning.
- Anh em phải sống hoà thuận với nhau. (Siblings must live in harmony with each other.)
Synonyms
- Harmonious: Free from disagreement or dissent.
- Amiable: Having or displaying a friendly manner.
- Propitious: Giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable (especially for weather/conditions).
Related Idioms
- Mưa thuận gió hoà: Literally "favorable rain and harmonious wind." This idiom describes perfect, ideal weather conditions for growing crops and by extension, favorable circumstances.
- Cầu mong một năm mưa thuận gió hoà. (We pray for a year of favorable weather.)