thâm kín
Definition
- Adjective:
- Secretive, deeply concealed: Refers to something that is intentionally kept very private, hidden from others, or difficult to know or understand. It describes matters, feelings, or thoughts that are guarded and not revealed.
- Profound and hidden: Can describe something that is deep, abstruse, or lies beneath the surface, such as a hidden meaning or a secret motive.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy là người có nhiều suy nghĩ thâm kín. (He is a person with many secretive thoughts.)
- Câu nói của bà ẩn chứa một ý nghĩa thâm kín. (Her statement contained a profound and hidden meaning.)
- Họ giữ kín mối quan hệ thâm kín đó. (They kept that deeply concealed relationship a secret.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used to describe internal states (emotions, thoughts, intentions) or confidential matters that are deliberately not shared.
- Can modify abstract nouns like (intention), (emotion), (secret).
Variants and Related Words
- Sâu kín (adj): deep-seated, deeply hidden. A close synonym.
- Nỗi sợ hãi sâu kín (A deep-seated fear).
Synonyms
- Secretive: Inclined to keep secrets or one's thoughts private.
- Hidden: Kept out of sight; concealed.
- Profound: Very deep or intense (often for abstract things).
Related Idioms
- Lòng dạ thâm kín: A secretive or inscrutable heart/mind.
- Đừng tin hắn, hắn có lòng dạ thâm kín. (Don't trust him; he has a secretive heart.)
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