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Definition
Adjective: 1. Subtle, delicate: Refers to something that is fine, nuanced, or not obvious; requiring careful perception or handling. 2. Tactful, discreet: Describes a person or manner of behavior that is considerate, sensitive, and skillful in dealing with others to avoid causing offense or embarrassment. 3. Sensitive, tricky: Pertains to a situation, topic, or matter that is complicated, private, or easily causes awkwardness, requiring careful and cautious handling.
Usage Examples
- As an adjective (describing a person/behavior):
- Cô ấy là một người rất tế nhị trong giao tiếp. (She is a very tactful person in communication.)
- Anh ấy đã có cách từ chối rất tế nhị. (He had a very diplomatic way of refusing.)
- As an adjective (describing a thing/situation):
- Đây là một vấn đề tế nhị, cần được thảo luận kín đáo. (This is a sensitive issue that needs to be discussed privately.)
- Bức tranh có những đường nét và sắc thái rất tế nhị. (The painting has very subtle lines and hues.)
Advanced Usage
- "Ứng xử một cách tế nhị": to behave tactfully, to handle a situation with discretion.
- Người lãnh đạo cần biết ứng xử một cách tế nhị trong các tình huống khó khăn. (A leader needs to know how to handle difficult situations with tact.)
- "Cảm nhận tế nhị": subtle perception, delicate feeling.
- Nhà thơ cần có cảm nhận tế nhị về thế giới xung quanh. (A poet needs to have a subtle perception of the world around them.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tinh tế (adj): Refined, elegant, sophisticated. Often overlaps with but can emphasize aesthetic or intellectual refinement. ( - A vase with a refined design.)
- Khéo léo (adj): Skillful, dexterous, adroit. Focuses more on physical or social skill rather than sensitivity. ( - She is skillful in resolving conflicts.)
- Kín đáo (adj): Discreet, private, secretive. Emphasizes privacy and keeping things hidden. ( - Please keep this secret discreetly.)
Synonyms
- Tactful: Có tài xử sự, khôn khéo (in social situations).
- Delicate: Tinh vi, dễ vỡ, dễ hỏng (for situations or objects).
- Subtle: Tinh tế, khó nhận thấy (for details, differences, or meanings).
- Diplomatic: Ngoại giao, khéo léo (in negotiations or avoiding conflict).
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
- Tỏ ra tế nhị: to show tact, to act in a tactful manner.
- Khi nhận xét, anh ta luôn tỏ ra tế nhị để không làm ai buồn. (When giving feedback, he always shows tact so as not to upset anyone.)
Related Idioms
- "Biết điều, biết ý": This idiom means "to be understanding, to know what's appropriate." It is closely related to being as it implies social awareness and consideration.
- Nó là đứa trẻ biết điều, không bao giờ làm phiền khi bố mẹ đang bận. (He is an understanding child who never bothers his parents when they are busy.)