tinh thành
Definition
- Adjective:
- Utterly sincere; pure-hearted; of great and genuine sincerity. This word describes a state of heartfelt, unadulterated loyalty, devotion, or earnestness. It emphasizes purity of intention and depth of genuine feeling.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy bày tỏ tấm lòng tinh thành. (He expressed his utterly sincere heart.)
- Lời hứa tinh thành của cô ấy làm mọi người cảm động. (Her pure-hearted promise moved everyone.)
Advanced Usage
- This word is considered formal and somewhat literary or archaic in modern Vietnamese. It is often used in elevated, poetic, or solemn contexts to describe profound feelings of loyalty, patriotism, or religious devotion.
Variants and Related Words
- Thành tâm (adj): sincere, earnest. This is a more common synonym in everyday language.
- Tôi thành tâm xin lỗi. (I sincerely apologize.)
Synonyms
- Sincere: genuine in feeling.
- Pure-hearted: having a heart free from deceit.
- Devout: having deep religious commitment (in specific contexts).
- Ardent: characterized by warmth of feeling.
Related Idioms
- Một lòng tinh thành: (To be) single-mindedly and utterly devoted.
- Người lính một lòng tinh thành với Tổ quốc. (The soldier was single-mindedly devoted to the Fatherland.)