tĩnh tại
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Stationary / Sedentary: Describes something or someone that remains in a fixed location, with little or no movement or travel. It often refers to a state of being settled or immobile.
- Static / Unchanging: Can describe a condition or situation that is stable, calm, and not subject to movement or significant alteration.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Công việc văn phòng là một nghề tĩnh tại. (Office work is a sedentary profession.)
- Chiếc thuyền vẫn tĩnh tại trên mặt hồ phẳng lặng. (The boat remained stationary on the calm lake surface.)
- Anh ấy thích một cuộc sống tĩnh tại, ít di chuyển. (He prefers a stationary life with little travel.)
Advanced Usage
- Philosophical / Spiritual Context: In contemplative contexts, "tĩnh tại" can imply a state of inner stillness, peace, and mental calm, free from agitation.
- Tâm hồn tĩnh tại giúp đưa ra quyết định sáng suốt. (A still mind helps in making wise decisions.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tĩnh (adj): quiet, calm, still. This is the root adjective from which "tĩnh tại" is derived.
- Căn phòng thật yên tĩnh. (The room is very quiet.)
- Bất động (adj): motionless, immobile. Emphasizes a complete lack of movement.
- Bức tượng đứng bất động. (The statue stood motionless.)
Synonyms
- Sedentary: (for work/lifestyle) involving much sitting and little physical travel.
- Stationary: not moving or not intended to be moved.
- Static: lacking in movement, action, or change.
- Fixed: fastened securely; established and not changing.
Antonyms
- Di động (adj): mobile, movable.
- Linh hoạt (adj): flexible, agile.
- Năng động (adj): dynamic, active.