Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Serious; proper; respectable: Describes a person, behavior, or appearance that is earnest, well-behaved, and conforms to accepted standards of decency and morality.
   • Correct; decent: Refers to something done in a right, appropriate, and morally upright manner.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ta còn trẻ nhưng rất đứng đắn. (He is still quite young, but he is very serious-minded.)
  • Cô ấy ăn mặc rất đứng đắn khi đi làm. (She dresses very properly when going to work.)
  • Hãy có một thái độ đứng đắn trong cuộc họp. (Please have a serious attitude in the meeting.)

Advanced Usage

• The word often implies a sense of maturity, reliability, and trustworthiness that is commendable, especially in contrast to frivolous or irresponsible behavior.
  • Công việc đó đòi hỏi một người đứng đắn và có trách nhiệm. (That job requires a proper and responsible person.)

Variants and Related Words

• Đoan trang (adj): demure, graceful, and proper (often specifically for women's demeanor or appearance).
• Chính chắn (adj): mature, steady, and thoughtful.

Synonyms

• Serious: thoughtful, earnest, not frivolous.
• Proper: conforming to established standards.
• Respectable: worthy of respect due to good character.
• Decent: conforming to accepted standards of morality.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Ăn nói đứng đắn: to speak in a proper, respectful manner.
  • Dù bực mình, anh ấy vẫn ăn nói đứng đắn. (Even though annoyed, he still spoke properly.)
• Sống một cuộc sống đứng đắn: to live a decent, respectable life.
  • Bà ấy luôn dạy con cái sống một cuộc sống đứng đắn. (She always taught her children to live a decent life.)

1. Serious, serious-minded
   • Anh ta còn trẻ nhưng rất đứng đắn
     Thought still quitr young, he is very serious-minded