tốt trời
Definition
- Adjective phrase:
- Good weather / Fine weather: Describes a state of pleasant, clear, and agreeable weather, typically implying sunshine, clear skies, and a lack of rain or storms.
- Nice day: Used to comment on the overall pleasant condition of the day due to the weather.
Usage Examples
- Adjective phrase:
- Hôm nay tốt trời. (Today the weather is good / It's a nice day today.)
- Chúng ta nên ra ngoài vì trời đang tốt trời. (We should go out because the weather is fine.)
- Mùa thu thường có những ngày tốt trời. (Autumn often has nice days.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often used as a standalone observation or as a reason for planning outdoor activities. It is a common, idiomatic collocation for describing ideal weather conditions.
Variants and Related Words
Thời tiết đẹp (n): beautiful weather.
- Thời tiết đẹp quá! (The weather is so beautiful!)
Trời quang (adj): clear sky.
- Trời quang mây tạnh. (The sky is clear and the clouds have dispersed.)
Synonyms
- Fine weather: Pleasant and dry weather.
- Nice day: A day with agreeable weather.
- Fair weather: Mild and pleasant weather conditions.
Related Idioms
- Trời yên bể lặng: Literally "calm sky and still sea," meaning a period of peace and tranquility, sometimes extended metaphorically from calm weather.
- Mong cho trời yên bể lặng. (Wishing for peace and calm.)