yên ắng
Definition
- Adjective:
- Quiet and still: Describes an environment, place, or period characterized by a profound absence of noise, disturbance, or activity. It emphasizes a deep, pervasive calm.
- Peaceful and tranquil: Conveys a sense of serene peace, often with an implication of stillness following prior activity or noise.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Khu rừng lúc hoàng hôn thật yên ắng. (The forest at dusk is truly quiet and still.)
- Mọi người về hết, căn nhà trở nên yên ắng lạ thường. (Everyone has gone home, and the house has become unusually peaceful and still.)
- Sau cơn bão, thành phố chìm vào một sự yên ắng nặng nề. (After the storm, the city sank into a heavy silence.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe abstract states, such as a quiet period in life or a lull in events.
- Tâm trí cô ấy cuối cùng cũng được yên ắng. (Her mind was finally at peace and quiet.)
Variants and Related Words
- Yên tĩnh (adj): quiet, peaceful. (Note: "Yên tĩnh" is a very close synonym but may sometimes imply a less profound or more general quiet than "yên ắng".)
- Yên lặng (adj): silent, quiet. (Often focuses more on the absence of sound specifically.)
- Tĩnh lặng (adj): tranquil, serene.
Synonyms
- Silent: Making no sound.
- Still: Devoid of movement or sound.
- Tranquil: Free from disturbance; calm.
- Peaceful: Quiet and calm.
Related Idioms
- Yên ắng như tờ: As quiet as a sheet of paper (very quiet).
- Đêm khuya, đường phố yên ắng như tờ. (Late at night, the streets are as quiet as a sheet of paper.)