thông manh
Definition
- Adjective:
- Transparent; clear; pellucid: Describes a substance, typically a liquid or a material like glass, that allows light to pass through so that objects on the other side can be seen distinctly. It emphasizes clarity and the absence of cloudiness or opacity.
- Lucid; clear (of speech or meaning): Used figuratively to describe language, expression, or thought that is easily understood and free from obscurity.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Nước suối ở đây rất thông manh. (The stream water here is very clear.)
- Cô ấy giải thích vấn đề bằng một ngôn ngữ thông manh. (She explained the issue in lucid language.)
- Tấm kính này thông manh như không có gì. (This pane of glass is as clear as if nothing were there.)
Advanced Usage
- Literary/Descriptive Use: The word "thông manh" carries a slightly literary or descriptive tone, often used in written Vietnamese to evoke a sense of pristine clarity. It is less common in everyday casual speech than synonyms like "trong suốt" or "rõ ràng."
Variants and Related Words
- Trong suốt (adj): transparent, clear. This is the most common and neutral synonym.
- Rõ ràng (adj): clear, obvious. Used more for ideas, explanations, or visibility rather than physical transparency.
- Thanh manh (adj): An older or variant form with the same meaning as "thông manh."
Synonyms
- Clear: Free from cloudiness, able to be seen through.
- Transparent: Allowing light to pass through so that objects can be seen distinctly.
- Pellucid: Very clear, especially of water or literary expression.
- Lucid: Expressed clearly; easy to understand.
Related Idioms
Note: There are no common idioms that use the exact phrase "thông manh." Its usage is primarily as a standard adjective.