thắm thiết
Definition
- Adjective:
- Deeply affectionate; profoundly close and warm: Describes a relationship, feeling, or atmosphere characterized by great tenderness, intimacy, and sincere emotional warmth.
- Ardent; heartfelt: Conveys a sense of deep, genuine sentiment that is both strong and gentle.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Tình bạn giữa họ rất thắm thiết. (The friendship between them is deeply affectionate.)
- Họ trao nhau những lời chúc thắm thiết. (They exchanged heartfelt wishes.)
- Bầu không khí của buổi lễ thật ấm áp và thắm thiết. (The atmosphere of the ceremony was warm and profoundly close.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used in formal, literary, or poetic contexts to describe bonds of friendship, love, or diplomatic relations.
- Implies a lasting, sincere quality rather than a fleeting emotion.
Variants and Related Words
- Thân thiết (adj): close, intimate. (Note: While similar, often focuses on familiarity and closeness, whereas emphasizes deeper emotional warmth and tenderness.)
- Nồng thắm (adj): ardent, fervent, passionate. (Shares the element of depth and warmth but can imply more intensity or passion.)
Synonyms
- Heartfelt: sincere and deeply felt.
- Tender: showing gentleness, kindness, and affection.
- Affectionate: readily showing fondness or tenderness.
- Intimate: closely acquainted; familiar, private, and warm.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Tình cảm thắm thiết: deep and tender feelings.
- Hai nước có mối quan hệ hợp tác với tình cảm thắm thiết. (The two countries have a cooperative relationship with deep and tender feelings.)