yên tâm
Definition
- Adjective (used as a stative verb):
- To be at ease / to feel reassured: To have one's mind put at rest; to feel calm and free from worry, anxiety, or doubt about a particular situation or outcome.
- To be assured / to have peace of mind: To feel confident and secure, often because a concern has been addressed or a guarantee has been provided.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Bố mẹ tôi đã yên tâm khi tôi về đến nhà. (My parents were reassured when I arrived home.)
- Hãy yên tâm, mọi việc sẽ ổn thôi. (Please rest assured, everything will be fine.)
- Cô ấy cảm thấy yên tâm hơn sau cuộc nói chuyện với bác sĩ. (She felt more at ease after talking to the doctor.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase "để cho yên tâm" means "for peace of mind" or "to be on the safe side," indicating an action taken to eliminate worry.
- Tôi kiểm tra cửa lần nữa để cho yên tâm. (I checked the door again for peace of mind.)
Variants and Related Words
- An tâm: This is a direct synonym and variant with identical meaning and usage.
- Anh ấy an tâm làm việc ở nước ngoài. (He works abroad with peace of mind.)
Synonyms
- Reassured: Freed from fear, worry, or doubt.
- At ease: Free from worry or anxiety.
- Have peace of mind: A state of mental calmness, without worry.
Related Idioms
- Yên tâm công tác: To work with a peaceful mind (often used in official contexts to assure someone their personal matters are handled so they can focus on work).
- Cứ yên tâm công tác, gia đình sẽ được chăm lo. (Go focus on your work with peace of mind; your family will be taken care of.)