xứng đôi
Definition
- Adjective phrase:
- Well-matched (as a couple): Describes a couple who are perfectly suited for each other, often in terms of character, social standing, appearance, or destiny. It implies a harmonious and fitting pair.
- To make a perfect pair: Suggests that two people are so compatible that they rightly belong together as partners.
Usage Examples
- Adjective phrase:
- Họ thật sự xứng đôi. (They are truly a well-matched couple.)
- Ai cũng bảo hai người đó xứng đôi vừa lứa. (Everyone says those two are a perfect match, well-suited in every way.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase often carries a connotation of social or romantic ideal, sometimes used in the context of marriage or fated partnerships.
- It can be used rhetorically or in a congratulatory manner to bless a relationship.
Variants and Related Words
- Xứng đôi vừa lứa: An extended, idiomatic phrase emphasizing perfect suitability in partnership, often referring to age and social compatibility.
- Cô dâu chú rể trông thật xứng đôi vừa lứa. (The bride and groom look like a perfectly matched pair.)
Synonyms
- Well-matched: Suited to each other.
- Perfect couple: An ideal pair.
- Well-suited: Compatible with each other.
Related Idioms
- Xứng đôi vừa lứa: As mentioned above, this is the most common and complete idiom, strongly implying a match made in heaven, considering all aspects of a partnership.