Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Fully grown / Mature: Describes a person, typically a young man or woman, who has reached full physical growth and adulthood. It emphasizes the completion of the developmental stage into a robust adult.
   • Well-developed / Stalwart: Can describe something that is fully developed, solid, or imposing in stature or character.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Chàng trai giờ đã tràng thành, vạm vỡ. (The young man is now fully grown and sturdy.)
  • Cô ấy đã trở thành một thiếu nữ tràng thành. (She has become a fully matured young woman.)
  • Những cây cổ thụ đứng sừng sững, tràng thành. (The ancient trees stand tall and well-developed.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is literary and somewhat archaic in modern Vietnamese. It is most commonly found in classical literature, poetry, or formal writing to evoke a sense of dignified maturity and strength.

Variants and Related Words

• Trưởng thành (adj): This is the standard, modern word for "mature" or "grown-up," referring to both physical and mental/emotional maturity.
  • Anh ấy là một người đàn ông trưởng thành. (He is a mature man.)

Important Note

• "Tràng thành" is a historical variant of "trường thành". The reference "xem trường thành" (see: trường thành) indicates that "tràng thành" is an alternate form. "Trường thành" primarily means "the Great Wall" but can also carry a similar archaic meaning of "long-lasting" or "enduring." However, in usage, "tràng thành" as defined above has taken on its own specific meaning related to human maturity.

Synonyms

• Mature: Fully developed physically.
• Grown-up: Having reached adulthood.
• Stalwart: Strong and well-built.

Related Concepts

• The term often carries a connotation of health, robustness, and the ideal physical form of youth transitioning into adulthood, rather than just age.