tư ý
Definition
- Noun:
- Personal opinion; private view: A thought, belief, or judgment that belongs to an individual and is not necessarily shared by others. It often implies a subjective or limited perspective.
- Selfish motive; personal consideration: A private interest or concern that influences one's judgment or actions, often seen as petty or narrow-minded.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy hành động theo tư ý của mình mà không hỏi ý kiến mọi người. (He acted according to his personal opinion without consulting others.)
- Đừng để tư ý nhỏ nhen ảnh hưởng đến quyết định quan trọng. (Do not let petty personal considerations influence an important decision.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "tư ý" is considered somewhat literary or formal in modern Vietnamese. It is often used to critique a lack of objectivity or collective spirit.
- It can appear in fixed phrases criticizing behavior, such as "bỏ tư ý" (to abandon personal biases/selfish motives).
Variants and Related Words
- Thành kiến (n): Prejudice; bias. A more common modern term for a preconceived opinion.
- Định kiến (n): Preconception; stereotype.
- Tư lợi (n): Self-interest; personal gain. Focuses more on material benefit.
Synonyms
- Personal bias: An inclination or prejudice for or against something based on personal feelings.
- Private view: An opinion held individually.
- Subjective opinion: A judgment based on individual feelings and tastes rather than external facts.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Bỏ tư ý, tiểu khí: To forsake personal biases and petty sentiments. This phrase advises one to rise above narrow self-interest for a greater good.
- Nhà lãnh đạo cần phải biết bỏ tư ý, tiểu khí. (A leader must know how to forsake personal biases and petty sentiments.)