thuể thoả
Definition
- Adjective:
- Satisfied / Contented: A state of being pleased or content because one's wishes, expectations, or needs have been met. It describes a feeling of gratification.
- At ease / Comfortable (in one's mind): Refers to a sense of mental or emotional comfort and peace, often after a concern has been resolved.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Công việc xong xuôi, anh ấy cảm thấy thuể thoả. (The work finished, he felt satisfied.)
- Nghe lời giải thích, cô ấy mới thuể thoả trong lòng. (Only after hearing the explanation did she feel at ease in her heart.)
- Bụng dạ thuể thoả. (To have a contented mind; to feel settled about something.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "thuể thoả" is considered literary and somewhat archaic in modern Vietnamese. It is primarily used in written language or formal speech to convey a deep, settled sense of satisfaction or relief, often related to resolving inner thoughts or feelings.
Variants and Related Words
- Thoả (adj): To be satisfied, content. "Thuể thoả" is an intensified or more formal variant of "thoả."
- Lòng tôi chưa thực sự thoả. (My mind is not truly at peace.)
Synonyms
- Satisfied: Contented, pleased.
- Contented: In a state of peaceful happiness.
- At ease: Free from worry or anxiety.
Related Idioms
- Thuể thoả dạ: An idiom meaning "to have one's mind at rest" or "to be fully content."
- Làm xong việc ấy tôi mới thuể thoả dạ. (Only after finishing that task could I have my mind at rest.)