yên hàn
Definition
- Adjective:
- Peaceful and secure: Describes a state of life or existence that is free from danger, disturbance, or hardship, characterized by tranquility and safety.
- Safe and sound: Emphasizes being unharmed and living in a condition of stability and comfort.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Sau nhiều năm bôn ba, cuối cùng ông ấy cũng có một cuộc sống yên hàn. (After many years of wandering, he finally has a peaceful and secure life.)
- Cả gia đình sống yên hàn trong ngôi nhà nhỏ ở nông thôn. (The whole family lives safe and sound in a small house in the countryside.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "yên hàn" is considered literary and somewhat classical. It is more commonly found in written Vietnamese, such as literature or formal descriptions, than in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Yên ổn (adj): peaceful, stable, undisturbed. This is a more common synonym in modern usage.
- Khu vực này rất yên ổn. (This area is very peaceful.)
- Bình yên (adj): peaceful, serene, calm.
- Mong bạn có một cuộc sống bình yên. (I wish you a peaceful life.)
Synonyms
- Peaceful and secure
- Safe and sound
- Tranquil and stable
Related Idioms
- Ăn nên làm ra, sống đời yên hàn: To prosper in work and live a peaceful, secure life. This idiom connects material success with a tranquil existence.
- Chúc anh chị ăn nên làm ra, sống đời yên hàn. (I wish you prosperity in your work and a peaceful, secure life.)