thâm trầm
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Deep, profound: Describes thoughts, feelings, or character that are serious, insightful, and not superficial or obvious. It implies a quiet, substantial depth.
- Reserved, subtle: Describes a manner or personality that is calm, quiet, and does not readily reveal its inner depth or intensity. It suggests a dignified, understated quality.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy là người có tính cách rất thâm trầm. (He is a person with a very deep/reserved character.)
- Nhà triết học đó có những suy nghĩ thâm trầm về cuộc sống. (That philosopher has profound thoughts about life.)
- Nụ cười thâm trầm của cô ấy khiến tôi tò mò. (Her subtle smile made me curious.)
Advanced Usage
- "vẻ thâm trầm": a profound/reserved demeanor or appearance.
- Dáng vẻ thâm trầm của ông lão toát lên sự từng trải. (The old man's reserved demeanor exuded experience.)
Variants and Related Words
Thâm sâu (adj): deep, profound (often for abstract concepts like feelings, meaning). Can be more intense than "thâm trầm".
- Tình cảm thâm sâu. (Deep feelings.)
Trầm lặng (adj): quiet, calm, silent. Focuses more on quietness of manner, while "thâm trầm" adds the connotation of inner depth.
- Một người trầm lặng. (A quiet person.)
Synonyms
- Profound: having deep insight or meaning.
- Deep: of intense or serious nature.
- Reserved: slow to reveal feelings or opinions.
- Subtle: so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.
Related Idioms
- Thâm trầm lặng lẽ: quietly profound; emphasizes the combination of depth and quietness.
- Anh ấy sống một cuộc đời thâm trầm lặng lẽ. (He lives a quietly profound life.)