thông thênh
Definition
- Adjective:
- Very spacious, vast, and open: Describes an area that is extremely wide, uncluttered, and gives a strong feeling of openness and freedom. It emphasizes a sense of unbounded space.
- Unrestricted, free and clear: Can describe a state of being unobstructed, without hindrances or limitations.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cánh đồng thông thênh trước mặt. (The vast, open field lay ahead.)
- Căn phòng rộng thông thênh. (The room is immensely spacious.)
- Tâm hồn anh ấy cảm thấy thông thênh sau khi giải quyết xong mọi việc. (His soul felt free and unburdened after resolving everything.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used in conjunction with "rộng" (wide) as "rộng thông thênh" to intensify the meaning of spaciousness.
- Con đường mới mở rộng thông thênh. (The newly opened road is extremely wide and clear.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thênh thang (adj): Also means vast, wide-open, and spacious, often used interchangeably with "thông thênh."
- Biển cả thênh thang. (The vast, open sea.)
Synonyms
- Spacious: Having ample space.
- Vast: Of very great extent or size.
- Unobstructed: Not blocked or hindered.
- Open: Exposed, without barriers.
Related Idioms
- Lòng thông thênh: A figurative expression describing a heart or mind that feels light, free, and without worries.
- Trả hết nợ, lòng tôi thông thênh. (Having paid all the debts, my mind feels clear and free.)