Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Complete, intact, whole: Describes a state where all aspects, parts, or elements are present and undamaged, without any loss or deficiency.
   • Perfect, accomplished: Describes something that is fully realized, flawless, or has achieved an ideal state in all respects.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Tình nghĩa vợ chồng của họ luôn vẹn toàn. (Their marital love and duty always remain intact.)
  • Sau trận động đất, ngôi nhà vẫn còn vẹn toàn. (After the earthquake, the house was still intact.)
  • Anh ấy đã hoàn thành nhiệm vụ một cách vẹn toàn. (He accomplished the mission perfectly.)

Advanced Usage

• "Vẹn toàn danh tiết": To preserve one's reputation perfectly.

  • Bà ấy đã giữ vẹn toàn danh tiết cả đời. (She preserved her reputation perfectly her whole life.)

• "Vẹn toàn tình nghĩa": To keep a relationship (e.g., friendship, love) complete and unbroken.

  • Dù xa cách, họ vẫn giữ vẹn toàn tình nghĩa. (Despite being apart, they kept their bond intact.)

Variants and Related Words

• Vẹn nguyên (adj): Completely intact, in its original, untouched state.

  • Chiếc bình cổ được tìm thấy vẹn nguyên. (The ancient vase was found completely intact.)

• Toàn vẹn (adj): A synonym with the same meaning as "vẹn toàn," often used interchangeably.

  • Lãnh thổ phải được giữ gìn toàn vẹn. (The territory must be kept intact.)

Synonyms

• Nguyên vẹn: Intact, whole, in its original state.
• Trọn vẹn: Complete, whole, full (often used for abstract concepts like feelings, loyalty).
• Hoàn hảo: Perfect, flawless.

Notes on Different Meanings

• Physical Integrity: When referring to objects, "vẹn toàn" emphasizes physical wholeness without breakage or loss (e.g., a vase, a building).
• Abstract Completeness: When referring to abstract concepts (e.g., love, duty, reputation, mission), "vẹn toàn" emphasizes moral, emotional, or functional perfection and fulfillment without compromise.

noun

1. complete, accomplishment, perfect