tiệp diệp
Definition
- Adjective:
- Simple, unpretentious, without ostentation: Describes something done in a modest, straightforward manner, without showiness or unnecessary complexity.
- Low-key, understated: Refers to an event or action conducted with minimal fuss or fanfare.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đám cưới của họ rất tiệp diệp, chỉ có gia đình và vài người bạn thân. (Their wedding was very simple, with only family and a few close friends.)
- Tôi thích một buổi lễ tiệp diệp, không cầu kỳ. (I prefer a low-key ceremony, without elaborate details.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "tiệp diệp" is considered literary and somewhat formal. It is often used to describe celebrations, ceremonies, or lifestyles that consciously avoid extravagance.
Synonyms
- Simple: plain, basic, uncomplicated.
- Unpretentious: modest, humble, without show.
- Low-key: subdued, restrained, understated.
Related Idioms
- While "tiệp diệp" itself is not commonly part of a fixed idiom, its meaning aligns with the concept of "giản dị" (simple, plain) in describing a modest way of life or event.