Definition

Adjective: 1. Sentimental, prone to deep or tender feelings: Describes a person who experiences emotions, especially romantic ones, deeply and intensely, or who is easily moved by sentimental matters. 2. Amorous, flirtatious, or having a tendency to fall in love easily: Describes a person who frequently develops romantic feelings or shows affection towards others, often implying a certain charm or a lack of exclusivity in affection.

Usage Examples

• He has a very đa tình nature; he is always writing sentimental poetry. (Anh ấy có bản chất rất đa tình; anh ấy luôn viết thơ tình cảm ướt át.)
• The character in the novel is portrayed as đa tình and charming, easily captivating many hearts. (Nhân vật trong tiểu thuyết được miêu tả là đa tình và quyến rũ, dễ dàng chinh phục nhiều trái tim.)
• She gave him a đa tình glance. (Cô ấy đã liếc nhìn anh ta một cái đầy đa tình.)

Advanced Usage

• "Con mắt đa tình" (Amorous eyes): A common phrase describing eyes that express romantic interest or sentimental feeling.
  • Anh ấy có con mắt đa tình. (He has amorous eyes.)
• Used to describe artistic works (poems, songs, characters) imbued with deep, tender, or romantic sentiment.
  • Bài thơ đa tình ấy đã làm xao xuyến bao độc giả. (That sentimental poem has stirred the hearts of many readers.)

Variants and Related Words

• Đa cảm (adj): Oversensitive, sentimental (often with a nuance of being easily saddened or moved, not exclusively romantic).
• Lãng mạn (adj): Romantic.
• Hào hoa (adj): Gallant, debonair (often implies charm that may attract romantic interest).

Synonyms

• Tình cảm: Emotional, affectionate.
• Lãng mạn: Romantic.
• Mơ mộng: Dreamy, romantic (in a dreamy sense).

Related Idioms

• Đa tình đa cảm: A compound phrase emphasizing both being amorous and overly sentimental.
  • Tính cách đa tình đa cảm đôi khi khiến anh ấy đau khổ. (His amorous and sentimental nature sometimes causes him sorrow.)

adj

1. sentimental, amorous