tiêm tất
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.