tâm phục
Definition
- Verb:
- To admire wholeheartedly; to be sincerely convinced or persuaded: To feel a deep, genuine respect and agreement from the heart or mind, often because someone's actions, character, or arguments are truly worthy.
- To be completely won over; to acknowledge willingly and with admiration: To accept or yield not out of obligation, but from a place of inner respect and心悦诚服.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Tài năng và đạo đức của anh ấy khiến mọi người tâm phục. (His talent and virtue make everyone admire him wholeheartedly.)
- Lý lẽ của cô giáo rất thuyết phục, tôi hoàn toàn tâm phục. (The teacher's reasoning was very persuasive; I was completely convinced.)
- Chúng tôi không chỉ khẩu phục mà còn tâm phục lãnh đạo ấy. (We not only obey verbally but also respect that leader sincerely from the heart.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often implies a contrast with superficial or forced agreement (khẩu phục - to agree verbally but not inwardly). True tâm phục involves inner alignment and心悦诚服.
- It is commonly used to describe a state of being won over by someone's virtue, wisdom, skill, or fair judgment.
Variants and Related Words
- Khẩu phục tâm phục (idiomatic phrase): To be so convinced that one admires both verbally and inwardly; to express complete and sincere admiration.
- Màn trình diễn xuất sắc khiến khán giả khẩu phục tâm phục. (The excellent performance made the audience express admiration both verbally and from the heart.)
Synonyms
- Admire sincerely: To regard with deep respect and approval.
- Be genuinely convinced: To be truly persuaded in one's mind and heart.
- Esteem from the heart: To hold in high regard with genuine feeling.
Related Idioms
- Tâm phục khẩu phục: Similar to "khẩu phục tâm phục," meaning to be utterly convinced and admiring, with no reservations.
- Cách xử lý công bằng của anh ấy khiến đối thủ cũng tâm phục khẩu phục. (His fair handling made even his opponents sincerely and openly admire him.)