Definition

Noun: - Solicitude, warm hospitality, generous goodwill: Refers to exceptionally kind, attentive, and generous feelings or treatment, often shown by a host towards guests. It implies deep care and a warm, welcoming attitude.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chúng tôi xin chân thành cảm ơn tấm thịnh tình của gia chủ. (We sincerely thank the host's warm hospitality.)
  • Ông ấy đón tiếp chúng tôi với tất cả thịnh tình. (He received us with all his generous goodwill.)
  • Tấm lòng thịnh tình ấy khiến chúng tôi vô cùng cảm động. (That solicitude moved us deeply.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is considered somewhat archaic (cũ) or literary in modern Vietnamese. It is used in formal contexts, written language, or to convey a tone of deep respect and formality when acknowledging someone's exceptional kindness.
• It often appears in fixed phrases like "tấm thịnh tình" (the act/gesture of generous goodwill) or "lòng thịnh tình" (the heart of solicitude).

Variants and Related Words

• Ân tình (n): Kindness, favor (emphasizing a debt of gratitude).
• Nhiệt tình (n): Enthusiasm, zeal (emphasizing eagerness and passion).
• Hào phóng (adj): Generous, liberal (describing a character trait).
• Hiếu khách (adj): Hospitable.

Synonyms

• Sự ân cần: Attentiveness, solicitous care.
• Lòng hiếu khách: Hospitality.
• Sự trọng thị: High regard, respectful treatment.

Notes on Meaning

• Primary Meaning: The core meaning is the warm, generous, and attentive feelings a person (typically a host) extends to others (typically guests). It is more profound than simple politeness.
• Contextual Meaning: It is almost exclusively used in the context of host-guest relationships or formal receptions to describe the host's exemplary conduct. It is not used for everyday friendliness.

noun

1. solicitude