vừa lứa
Definition
- Adjective:
- Well-matched in age (for marriage): Describes a couple, typically a man and a woman, who are considered suitably matched in terms of their age, making them appropriate candidates for marriage or a romantic partnership.
- Of comparable age and development: Can describe people or things that are of a similar, appropriate age or stage of development, making them a good fit for each other.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Hai người đó rất vừa lứa. (Those two are very well-matched in age.)
- Bố mẹ mong con cái lấy người vừa lứa. (Parents hope their children marry someone of comparable age.)
- Chúng nó vừa lứa nên chơi với nhau rất hợp. (They are of a similar age, so they get along very well.)
Advanced Usage
- The concept often carries a traditional or societal perspective on ideal pairing, emphasizing social harmony and compatibility.
- It can be used more broadly to imply a good match in terms of maturity, status, or circumstance, not strictly chronological age.
Variants and Related Words
- Vừa đôi (adj): A near-synonymous phrase also meaning "well-matched," especially for a couple. It can have a slightly stronger implication of being a perfect pair.
- Họ thật sự là một cặp vừa đôi. (They are truly a well-matched pair.)
Synonyms
- Well-matched: Suitable for each other in qualities like age.
- Age-appropriate: Of a suitable age in relation to another.
- Compatible: Able to exist together in harmony.
Related Idioms
- Vừa lứa đôi ta: An expression highlighting a perfect match between two people.
- Cứ nhìn họ thì biết, đúng là vừa lứa đôi ta. (Just look at them; they are clearly a perfect match.)