thật tâm
Definition
- Adjective:
- Sincere / Genuine: Describes a person's feelings, intentions, or words that are honest, true, and come from the heart, without pretense or deception.
- Wholehearted: Characterized by full, earnest commitment and genuine feeling.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Lời xin lỗi của anh ấy rất thật tâm. (His apology was very sincere.)
- Cô ấy thật tâm muốn giúp đỡ chúng tôi. (She genuinely wants to help us.)
- Tôi tin vào tình cảm thật tâm của bạn. (I believe in your genuine feelings.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to contrast with superficial or dishonest intentions.
- Đừng nghi ngờ, tôi nói thật tâm đấy. (Don't doubt it, I'm speaking from the heart.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thực tâm: A direct synonym, identical in meaning and usage to "thật tâm."
- Chân thành (adj): Sincere, heartfelt. Often used interchangeably with "thật tâm."
- Thành thật (adj): Honest, truthful. Can describe a person's character or a specific statement.
Synonyms
- Sincere: Free from pretense or deceit.
- Genuine: Authentic and truly felt.
- Heartfelt: Deeply and strongly felt.
- Earnest: Showing sincere conviction.
Related Idioms
- Thật tâm thật ý: With sincere heart and intention; emphasizes complete genuineness.
- Anh ấy yêu cô ấy thật tâm thật ý. (He loves her with all his heart and soul.)