trấn tĩnh
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Definition
- Verb:
- To calm oneself down; to regain composure: The primary meaning of "trấn tĩnh" is to make a conscious effort to control one's emotions, especially fear, panic, or agitation, in order to become calm and think clearly.
- To soothe; to pacify (someone else): In some contexts, it can mean to act in a way that calms another person down.
Usage Examples
Verb (to calm oneself):
- Cô ấy hít một hơi thật sâu để trấn tĩnh. (She took a deep breath to calm herself down.)
- Trước khi trả lời, anh ấy cố gắng trấn tĩnh. (Before answering, he tried to regain his composure.)
Verb (to calm someone else):
- Bác sĩ trấn tĩnh bệnh nhân trước ca phẫu thuật. (The doctor soothed the patient before the surgery.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often implies an internal struggle or a conscious effort to overcome a state of nervousness or chaos. It is frequently used in situations of crisis, stress, or surprise.
Variants and Related Words
Bình tĩnh (adj): calm, composed. This is the state one achieves by "trấn tĩnh".
- Hãy giữ bình tĩnh. (Please stay calm.)
Tự trấn an (v): to reassure oneself. A close synonym with a similar reflexive meaning.
Synonyms
- To compose oneself: to make oneself calm.
- To steady oneself: to become stable and calm.
- To collect oneself: to regain control of one's thoughts and feelings.
Related Idioms
- Trấn tĩnh tinh thần: to steady one's spirit/mind. This phrase emphasizes the mental aspect of regaining composure.
- Anh ấy cần trấn tĩnh tinh thần trước khi ra sân khấu. (He needed to steady his nerves before going on stage.)