dịu dàng

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The Vietnamese word "dịu dàng" is an adjective that translates to "gentle" or "sweet" in English. It describes a soft, kind, or graceful manner or behavior. When you use "dịu dàng," you are usually talking about someone’s personality, actions, or even their appearance in a way that conveys warmth and tenderness.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "dịu dàng" to describe a person, their behavior, or even their voice.
• It is often used in a positive context to highlight the beauty of gentleness and grace.

Example:

1. Describing a person:

   • "Cô ấy có tính cách dịu dàng."
   • Translation: "She has a gentle personality."

2. Describing actions:

   • "Anh ấy nói chuyện với tôi bằng giọng dịu dàng."
   • Translation: "He spoke to me in a gentle voice."

Advanced Usage:

In literature or poetry, "dịu dàng" can be used to create imagery or evoke emotions. For instance, one might describe a sunset as "màu sắc dịu dàng" (gentle colors) to convey a sense of calm and beauty.

Word Variants:

• Dịu dàng hóa: To soften or to make gentle.
• Dịu: Can also mean "soft" (not necessarily in a gentle context).

Different Meanings:

While "dịu dàng" primarily conveys the idea of gentleness or sweetness, it can also imply a sense of delicacy or fragility, such as in the context of a flower or a soft fabric.

Synonyms:

• Nhẹ nhàng: Means "light" or "gentle," often used similarly to describe actions or voices.
• Êm đềm: Translates to "calm" or "tranquil," which can be used in contexts similar to "dịu dàng."
• Thùy mị: Means "gentle and demure," often used to describe a woman's character or demeanor.

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adj

1. sweet; graceful
   • cử chỉ dịu dàng
     solf manners