tâm tâm niệm niệm
Definition
- Noun:
- A constant, deeply held thought or aspiration: Refers to a thought, wish, or goal that is held continuously and earnestly in one's mind and heart.
- A persistent preoccupation: Denotes something one thinks about and focuses on relentlessly, often with a sense of devotion or determination.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy tâm tâm niệm niệm về ước mơ du học. (He constantly holds the dream of studying abroad in his mind.)
- Tâm tâm niệm niệm của cô ấy là làm sao để cứu công ty. (Her persistent preoccupation is how to save the company.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is a reduplication of "tâm niệm," intensifying its meaning to imply unwavering focus and repetition in thought. It is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe a profound and steadfast mental commitment.
Variants and Related Words
- Tâm niệm (n): A thought or resolution kept in mind; an earnest thought.
- Đó là tâm niệm suốt đời của ông. (That was his lifelong earnest thought.)
Synonyms
- Constant thought: A thought that is always present.
- Abiding aspiration: A lasting and deep-seated desire.
- Persistent concern: Something that one thinks about continuously.
Related Idioms
- "Tâm tâm niệm niệm" itself functions idiomatically, emphasizing the depth and constancy of a thought beyond the simple phrase "tâm niệm."