ăn ý

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The Vietnamese phrase "ăn ý" translates to "to be in agreement" or "to be in harmony with one another" in English. It describes a situation where people understand each other well, empathize with each other, and work together smoothly, often without needing to communicate everything explicitly.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "ăn ý" when talking about relationships, friendships, teamwork, or any scenario where there is mutual understanding and cooperation. It can be applied to both personal relationships and professional settings.

Examples:

1. Friendship Context:

   • "Đôi bạn rất ăn ý với nhau."
   • Translation: "The two friends sympathize deeply with each other."

2. Teamwork Context:

   • "Các cầu thủ chơi rất ăn ý với nhau."
   • Translation: "The players are performing in perfect teamwork."

3. General Context:

   • "Mỗi người một ý, chẳng ai ăn ý với ai."
   • Translation: "Everyone has their own opinion; none are in agreement with each other."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "ăn ý" can also imply a deeper level of understanding where individuals not only agree but also complement each other's strengths and weaknesses. For instance, in a business meeting, when team members are "ăn ý," it means they are not just agreeing but are also actively building on each other's ideas.

Word Variants:

• "Ăn ý nhau": This variant emphasizes the mutual aspect of agreement or harmony. For example, you might say "Họ ăn ý nhau trong công việc," meaning "They work harmoniously together in their tasks."

Different Meanings:

While "ăn ý" primarily means to agree or be in harmony, in specific contexts, it can also imply: - Understanding: Having a deep understanding of someone's thoughts or feelings. - Coordination: Successfully working together toward a common goal.

Synonyms:

• Hài hòa: This means "harmonious" and can be used in similar contexts.
• Phối hợp: This translates to "to coordinate," often used in teamwork scenarios.

Academic

1. To be in agreement (in harmony) with one another, to sympathize with one another
   • đôi bạn rất ăn ý với nhau
     two friends sympathize deeply with each other
   • mỗi người một ý, chẳng ai ăn ý với ai
     pull devil, pull baker; none is in agreement with any other
2. Acting harmoniously, acting in perfect teamwork
   • các cầu thủ chơi rất ăn ý với nhau
     The players are performing in perfect teamwork
   • phối hợp cho ăn ý
     to coordinate in teamwork