trang nhã
Definition
- Adjective:
- Elegant; Refined: Having or showing grace, good taste, and restrained beauty in appearance, manner, or style.
- Polished; Cultivated: Characterized by sophistication and a lack of vulgarity or coarseness.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cô ấy có phong cách ăn mặc rất trang nhã. (She has a very elegant style of dress.)
- Căn phòng được trang trí một cách trang nhã. (The room is decorated in a refined manner.)
- Lời nói của ông ấy luôn lịch sự và trang nhã. (His speech is always polite and polished.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe not only physical appearance (clothing, decor) but also abstract qualities like speech, behavior, or artistic style.
- Văn phong của tác giả này rất trang nhã. (This author's writing style is very elegant.)
Variants and Related Words
Trang trọng (adj): Formal, solemn; emphasizes ceremony and respect, often used for events or occasions.
- Một buổi lễ trang trọng. (A formal ceremony.)
Lịch sự (adj): Polite, courteous; focuses more on good manners in social interaction.
- Một người đàn ông lịch sự. (A polite gentleman.)
Synonyms
- Elegant: Pleasingly graceful and stylish.
- Refined: Elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste.
- Polished: Sophisticated and elegant.
- Cultivated: Characterized by refined taste and education.
Related Idioms
- While "trang nhã" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is a key quality described in phrases about sophistication.
- Sống một cuộc sống trang nhã. (To live an elegant life.)