thành kính
Definition
Adjective: - Sincerely reverent; deeply and genuinely respectful. Describes a state of profound respect or veneration that comes from a sincere and earnest heart. It is most commonly used in solemn contexts related to remembrance, worship, or honoring ancestors and the deceased.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Mọi người đứng mặc niệm với thái độ thành kính. (Everyone stood in silent commemoration with a sincerely reverent attitude.)
- Chúng tôi thành kính dâng hương tưởng nhớ tổ tiên. (We reverently offer incense in remembrance of our ancestors.)
- Bài phát biểu thể hiện lòng thành kính sâu sắc đối với các anh hùng. (The speech expressed deep and sincere reverence for the heroes.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used in formal, ceremonial, or religious contexts. It modifies nouns related to emotion, attitude, or action (e.g., - reverent heart, - reverent attitude, - reverence).
- It can be used adverbially in phrases like (in a reverent manner).
Variants and Related Words
- Thành tâm (adj): sincere, wholehearted. While means sincere in a general sense, specifically adds the layer of deep respect.
- Kính cẩn (adj): respectful, deferential. This word emphasizes polite and careful respect, often in behavior, whereas emphasizes internal, heartfelt veneration.
- Tôn kính (v, adj): to revere, venerable. This is a close synonym, but strongly highlights the sincerity () component.
Synonyms
- Reverent: feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.
- Venerating: regarding with great respect.
- Devout: having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.
Related Phrases and Collocations
- Lòng thành kính: sincere reverence (a very common phrase).
- Mang theo lòng thành kính, đoàn người vào viếng lăng. (Carrying sincere reverence, the group entered to visit the mausoleum.)
- Thành kính phân ưu: to offer sincere condolences (a formal, fixed phrase used in obituaries or funeral contexts).
- Gia đình chúng tôi thành kính phân ưu. (Our family offers our sincere condolences.)
noun
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sincerely reverent
