thùy mị
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Gentle and sweet: Describes a woman or girl who possesses a soft, kind, pleasant, and graceful demeanor. It implies refined manners, modesty, and a naturally charming character.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cô ấy là người rất thùy mị. (She is a very gentle and sweet person.)
- Vẻ thùy mị của cô gái ấy khiến ai cũng có thiện cảm. (That girl's gentle sweetness makes everyone have a good impression of her.)
- Tính cách thùy mị là một nét đẹp truyền thống. (A gentle and sweet disposition is a traditional beauty.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "thùy mị" is almost exclusively used to describe feminine qualities. Using it for a man would be very unusual and likely incorrect.
- It often carries a connotation of traditional, virtuous femininity and is frequently used in literary or formal descriptions.
Variants and Related Words
- Dịu dàng (adj): gentle, soft, tender. A close synonym, but "thùy mị" often suggests a deeper layer of refined sweetness and modesty.
- Hiền hậu (adj): kind-hearted, benevolent. Emphasizes goodness of heart.
- Nết na (adj): well-mannered, virtuous. Emphasizes good behavior and propriety.
Synonyms
- Gentle: having a mild, kind, or soft temperament.
- Sweet: pleasant, kind, and charming.
- Demure: reserved, modest, and shy in a pleasant way.
- Graceful: having elegance and beauty of movement or manner.
Related Idioms
- "Thùy mị nết na": A common paired phrase meaning "gentle, sweet, and well-mannered." It is used to comprehensively praise a woman's character and demeanor.
- Cô dâu trông thật thùy mị nết na. (The bride looks truly gentle, sweet, and well-mannered.)