Definition

Adjective: - Neat and tidy; proper and complete: Describes something done thoroughly, with care and attention to detail, resulting in a neat, orderly, and satisfactory state. It implies completeness and propriety.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Căn phòng được dọn dẹp rất tiêm tất. (The room was cleaned very neatly and thoroughly.)
  • Anh ấy mặc bộ vest trông thật tiêm tất. (He looks very neat and proper in his suit.)
  • Công việc đã được chuẩn bị tiêm tất cho buổi lễ. (The preparations for the ceremony were done properly and completely.)

Advanced Usage

• The word tiêm tất is considered somewhat formal or literary in modern Vietnamese. In everyday speech, tươm tất is more commonly used with the same meaning.

Variants and Related Words

• Tươm tất (adj): The more common variant, meaning neat, tidy, proper, and thorough.
  • Mọi thứ đã được sắp xếp tươm tất. (Everything has been arranged neatly and properly.)

Synonyms

• Neat: orderly and clean in appearance.
• Tidy: arranged neatly and in order.
• Proper: correct and suitable.
• Thorough: carried out completely and carefully.

Notes on Usage

• Tiêm tất is often used interchangeably with tươm tất. Dictionaries frequently list one as a cross-reference to the other, indicating they are variants.
• It is typically used to describe the state of objects, appearances, or the manner in which tasks are completed.