vạn an

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Myriad peace / Complete safety: A classical and formal salutation expressing a wish for boundless peace and safety. It is traditionally used as a complimentary close in formal letters, particularly in epistolary style.
   • A state of perfect peace and security: Denotes an ideal condition of profound tranquility and well-being.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Kính chúc gia đình ông bà vạn an. (I respectfully wish your family myriad peace and safety.)
  • Thư kết thúc bằng hai chữ "vạn an". (The letter concluded with the two words "vạn an".)

Advanced Usage

• As a formal epistolary closing, "vạn an" is often preceded by honorifics and verbs like "kính chúc" (respectfully wish) or "kính cẩn" (respectfully). It is analogous to "Yours faithfully" but carries a specific meaning of wishing peace.

Variants and Related Words

• Bình an (n): peace, safety. A more common and modern term for general peace.

  • Chúc bạn một chuyến đi bình an. (I wish you a safe trip.)

• Vạn sự như ý: May all things go as you wish. Another formal, auspicious phrase used in greetings and wishes.

  • Chúc mừng năm mới, vạn sự như ý. (Happy New Year, may all things go as you wish.)

Synonyms

• Profound peace: A state of deep and complete peace.
• Boundless safety: Unlimited security and well-being.

Related Idioms

• Vạn cổ trường tồn: To last forever, to be eternal. Often used in formal or historical contexts.

  • Chúc quốc gia vạn cổ trường tồn. (I wish the nation to last forever.)

• Thái bình thịnh trị: Peace and prosperity (of a nation). A classical phrase describing a golden age of peace and good governance.

  • Đất nước hưởng thời kỳ thái bình thịnh trị. (The country enjoys a period of peace and prosperity.)