êm lòng
Definition
- Adjective (describing a state of mind):
- To be at peace / to feel content: The primary meaning of "êm lòng" is to have a tranquil and satisfied heart or mind, free from worry, anxiety, or disturbance. It describes a state of inner peace and comfort.
- To be reassured / to be placated: It can also refer to the feeling of being comforted or having one's concerns alleviated, often after receiving an explanation, assurance, or resolution.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Nghe tin con an toàn, bà mẹ mới thấy êm lòng. (Hearing that her child was safe, the mother finally felt at peace.)
- Lời hứa của anh ấy khiến tôi êm lòng hơn. (His promise made me feel more reassured.)
- Sau khi giải quyết xong mọi việc, anh ấy ra về với tâm trạng êm lòng. (After settling everything, he left with a contented heart.)
Advanced Usage
- "làm êm lòng": to soothe, to placate, to comfort someone.
- Cô ấy nói vài lời để làm êm lòng đứa trẻ đang khóc. (She said a few words to soothe the crying child.)
Variants and Related Words
Êm đềm (adj): peaceful, tranquil, smooth (often describing a situation or life).
- Họ sống một cuộc sống êm đềm ở nông thôn. (They live a peaceful life in the countryside.)
Thanh thản (adj): serene, tranquil, untroubled (describing a state of mind).
- Sau khi thi xong, tâm trí cô ấy cảm thấy thanh thản. (After finishing the exam, her mind felt serene.)
Synonyms
- Contented: feeling happy and satisfied.
- Reassured: having had one's doubts or fears removed.
- At peace: in a state of mental or emotional calm.
Related Idioms
- Lòng đã êm: (one's) heart/mind is already at peace. This phrase emphasizes a concluded state of contentment.
- Biết rõ sự thật rồi, lòng đã êm. (Now that I know the truth, my heart is at peace.)