trầm tính
Definition
- Adjective:
- Quiet-natured / introverted: Describes a person whose personality is characteristically calm, reserved, and thoughtful. They tend to be less talkative and more reflective.
- Of a calm disposition: Indicates a steady, serene, and unexcitable temperament.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy là người rất trầm tính. (He is a very quiet-natured person.)
- Tính cách trầm tính giúp cô ấy suy nghĩ sâu sắc. (Her calm disposition helps her think deeply.)
- Một đứa trẻ trầm tính có thể thích đọc sách một mình. (A child with an introverted nature might enjoy reading alone.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used to positively describe a reliable, stable personality, contrasting with "sôi nổi" (lively/outgoing).
- It can describe a person's default state, not just a temporary mood.
Variants and Related Words
Trầm lặng (adj): quiet, silent, peaceful (often describing atmosphere or behavior, not necessarily personality).
- Cô ấy ngồi trầm lặng trong góc phòng. (She sat quietly in the corner of the room.)
Điềm tĩnh (adj): calm, composed, unflappable (often refers to reaction under pressure).
- Anh ấy vẫn điềm tĩnh trước mọi khó khăn. (He remains composed in the face of all difficulties.)
Synonyms
- Introverted: oriented toward one's own thoughts and feelings.
- Reserved: slow to reveal emotions or opinions.
- Taciturn: reserved or uncommunicative in speech.
Antonyms
- Sôi nổi: lively, exuberant, outgoing.
- Hướng ngoại: extroverted.
- Ồn ào: noisy, boisterous.
Related Concepts
- Being "trầm tính" is generally seen as a neutral or positive character trait in Vietnamese culture, associated with depth, reliability, and thoughtfulness. It is not necessarily synonymous with shyness ("nhút nhát"), which implies a lack of confidence.