tĩnh trí
Definition
- Adjective:
- Calm and composed in mind: The state of having a tranquil and clear mind, especially in the face of difficulty or danger. It implies maintaining mental serenity and self-control.
- Self-possessed: To be master of one's thoughts and emotions, demonstrating poise and collectedness.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Trong tình huống hỗn loạn, cô ấy vẫn hoàn toàn tĩnh trí. (In the chaotic situation, she remained completely calm and composed.)
- Một vị tướng giỏi cần phải tĩnh trí trước mọi biến cố. (A good general must be self-possessed in the face of all events.)
- Hãy tĩnh trí lại và tìm giải pháp. (Calm your mind and find a solution.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used in formal, literary, or philosophical contexts to describe an ideal mental state of equanimity. It is a quality highly valued in leadership, meditation, and crisis management.
Variants and Related Words
- Tĩnh tâm (adj): to have a peaceful heart/mind; often used in spiritual contexts.
- Anh ấy đi tu để tĩnh tâm. (He entered the monastery to find peace of mind.)
- Bình tĩnh (adj): calm, composed. This is a more common, general synonym.
- Cần giữ bình tĩnh khi lái xe. (You need to stay calm when driving.)
Synonyms
- Composed: having one's feelings and expression under control.
- Collected: calm and self-controlled.
- Equanimous: maintaining mental calmness, especially under stress.
Related Idioms
- Giữ được tĩnh trí: to maintain one's composure.
- Bí quyết thành công của anh ấy là luôn giữ được tĩnh trí. (His secret to success is always maintaining his composure.)