toàn thiện
Definition
- Adjective:
- Perfect; Complete; Flawless: Describing something that is excellent in every aspect, without any defects or shortcomings. It implies a state of being whole, fully developed, or ideal.
- Fully Developed; Consummate: Referring to a state where all necessary qualities are present and fully realized, often used in philosophical, moral, or aesthetic contexts.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy luôn hướng tới một nhân cách toàn thiện. (He always strives for a perfect character.)
- Bức tranh này được coi là một tác phẩm toàn thiện về mặt kỹ thuật. (This painting is considered a technically flawless work.)
- Không có gì là toàn thiện trên đời này. (Nothing in this world is perfect.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used in formal, literary, or philosophical discourse to describe an ideal, ultimate state of goodness, beauty, or moral excellence.
- Can be used to modify abstract nouns like "con người" (human being), "xã hội" (society), "tác phẩm" (work of art), or "phẩm chất" (quality).
Variants and Related Words
- Toàn mỹ (adj): Perfectly beautiful; excellent in both form and essence. Often used together with "toàn thiện" as "toàn thiện toàn mỹ".
- Họ mơ ước một xã hội toàn mỹ. (They dream of a perfectly beautiful society.)
Synonyms
- Perfect: Having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics.
- Flawless: Without any imperfections or defects.
- Consummate: Showing a high degree of skill and flair; complete or perfect.
Related Idioms
- Toàn thiện toàn mỹ: A common paired phrase meaning "perfect in every way; perfectly excellent and beautiful".
- Người nghệ sĩ đó luôn tìm kiếm sự toàn thiện toàn mỹ. (That artist is always seeking perfect excellence and beauty.)