trầm nghị
Definition
- Adjective:
- Profound and resolute: Describes a person's character or demeanor as deeply thoughtful, serious, and firm in purpose or judgment. It combines depth of mind with a steady, determined quality.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy có vẻ ngoài trầm nghị. (He has a profound and resolute appearance.)
- Tính cách trầm nghị của ông ấy khiến mọi người nể phục. (His profound and resolute character earns everyone's respect.)
- Sau biến cố, cô ấy trở nên trầm nghị hơn. (After the incident, she became more profound and resolute.)
Advanced Usage
- This word is typically used in formal or literary contexts to describe a mature, dignified personality. It often implies wisdom gained through experience and an unshakeable, quiet strength.
Variants and Related Words
Trầm tư (adj): pensive, meditative. Focuses more on deep thoughtfulness without the strong connotation of resoluteness.
- Gương mặt trầm tư. (A pensive face.)
Nghiêm nghị (adj): stern, solemn. Focuses more on seriousness and sternness of manner.
- Vị quan tòa nhìn bị cáo với vẻ nghiêm nghị. (The judge looked at the defendant with a stern expression.)
Synonyms
- Solemn and determined: Marked by dignity and firmness of purpose.
- Grave and steadfast: Serious and unwavering.
- Deep and resolute: Having depth of character and firm resolve.
Related Idioms
- While "trầm nghị" itself is not commonly part of a fixed idiom, it describes a character trait often associated with proverbs about wisdom and strength, such as the idea that "still waters run deep."