ưng ý
Definition
- Adjective:
- Satisfied / Pleased: A state of contentment or approval with something, finding it suitable or meeting one's expectations.
- To one's liking: Describes something that is agreeable or matches one's personal taste or desires.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Tôi rất ưng ý với căn nhà mới. (I am very satisfied with the new house.)
- Cô ấy không ưng ý với kết quả đó. (She was not pleased with that result.)
- Chiếc áo này trông có vẻ ưng ý đấy. (This shirt looks quite to my liking.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "ưng ý" is often used to express a final, settled approval after consideration. It implies a positive judgment that leads to acceptance.
- Sau khi xem xét kỹ, công ty đã ưng ý với phương án của chúng tôi. (After careful review, the company was satisfied with our proposal.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ưng (v, colloq.): To agree to, to accept. Often used in informal contexts.
- Anh ấy đã ưng lời đề nghị. (He agreed to the offer.)
- Hài lòng (adj): Satisfied, content. A close synonym with a similar meaning.
- Khách hàng cảm thấy hài lòng. (The customer feels satisfied.)
Synonyms
- Satisfied: Content with what one has or receives.
- Pleased: Feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction.
- Approve: To have a favorable opinion of something.
Related Idioms
- Vừa ý: To one's liking/satisfaction. This phrase is very similar and often interchangeable with "ưng ý".
- Mọi thứ diễn ra vừa ý cô ấy. (Everything went to her liking.)
- Được lòng: To be pleasing to someone, to gain someone's favor.
- Anh ấy cố gắng làm việc để được lòng sếp. (He tries to work hard to please the boss.)