vô ưu
Definition
- Adjective:
- Carefree; without worry: Describes a state of being free from anxiety, concern, or trouble. It implies a lighthearted and untroubled mind.
- Untroubled; serene: Conveys a sense of peace and calm, often with a poetic or philosophical nuance.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Sau khi nghỉ hưu, ông ấy sống một cuộc đời vô ưu. (After retiring, he lives a carefree life.)
- Ánh mắt trẻ thơ thật vô ưu. (The child's eyes are truly untroubled.)
- Cô ấy có một tinh thần vô ưu hiếm có. (She has a rare, carefree spirit.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "vô ưu" is often used in literary, poetic, or philosophical contexts to describe an ideal state of mind, free from worldly cares. It is less common in everyday casual speech.
Variants and Related Words
- Vô tư (adj): Carefree, innocent, without ulterior motive. This is a more commonly used synonym in everyday language.
- Nó chơi đùa một cách vô tư. (He plays innocently/carefreely.)
Synonyms
- Carefree: Free from anxiety or responsibility.
- Untroubled: Not disturbed by problems.
- Lighthearted: Cheerful and without worries.
- Serene: Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Sống đời vô ưu: To live a carefree life.
- Ước mơ của anh ấy là được sống đời vô ưu ở miền quê. (His dream is to live a carefree life in the countryside.)