Definition

1. Noun:
   • The innermost part of one's heart; one's deepest, most private thoughts and feelings: "thâm tâm" refers to the most profound and concealed layer of one's mind and emotions, which are not outwardly expressed.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong thâm tâm, tôi biết mình đã sai. (In my heart of hearts, I know I was wrong.)
  • Anh ấy luôn tốt bụng, nhưng trong thâm tâm là một người rất cô đơn. (He is always kind, but deep down, he is a very lonely person.)
  • Cô ấy không nói ra, nhưng thâm tâm cô ấy rất lo lắng. (She didn't say it, but in her heart, she is very worried.)

Advanced Usage

• "trong thâm tâm": in one's heart of hearts; deep down inside.
  • Trong thâm tâm, anh ấy vẫn còn yêu cô. (Deep down, he still loves her.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tâm can (n): one's heart and liver; one's innermost being, conscience.
  • Câu chuyện chạm đến tâm can người nghe. (The story touches the listener's heart.)
• Đáy lòng (n): the bottom of one's heart (similar meaning, slightly less formal).
  • Tôi chân thành từ đáy lòng. (I am sincere from the bottom of my heart.)

Synonyms

• Lòng dạ: one's inner heart and mind.
• Nội tâm: inner self, inner world (often refers to psychological state).

Related Phrases

• Giấu kín trong thâm tâm: to hide deep in one's heart.
  • Cô ấy giấu kín nỗi buồn trong thâm tâm. (She hides her sorrow deep in her heart.)

Related Idioms

• Thâm tâm khảo: (A rare, literary construction) To examine one's own innermost heart; to introspect deeply.
  • Đôi khi cần thâm tâm khảo để hiểu chính mình. (Sometimes one needs deep introspection to understand oneself.)

noun

1. bottom of one's heart