kính cẩn

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The Vietnamese word "kính cẩn" means "showing deep respect" or "profoundly respectful." It is used to express a strong sense of reverence or honor towards someone or something.

Usage Instructions

• "Kính cẩn" is often used in formal contexts or when speaking about serious matters, especially in relation to elders, authority figures, or occasions that require respect, such as funerals or ceremonies.
• It can be used as an adjective to describe someone's behavior or attitude.

Example

1. In a Sentence:
   • "Chúng tôi kính cẩn tiễn đưa ông vào nơi an nghỉ."
   • (We respectfully bid farewell to him as he goes to his resting place.)

Advanced Usage

• "Kính cẩn" can also be used in written forms, such as in letters or speeches, to convey solemnity and respect.
• It is often paired with other words to emphasize the respect being shown, such as "kính cẩn chào" (to respectfully greet) or "kính cẩn cầu nguyện" (to respectfully pray).

Word Variants

• "Kính" (respectful) and "cẩn" (careful) can be used separately in different contexts:
  • Kính: Refers to respect and can be used in phrases like "kính trọng" (to honor).
  • Cẩn: Refers to caution or carefulness, used in contexts like "cẩn thận" (to be careful).

Different Meanings

• While "kính cẩn" primarily conveys respect, in different contexts, it can imply a sense of humility or submission, especially when addressing someone of higher status.

Synonyms

• "Tôn kính": This means "to honor" or "to revere."
• "Thành kính": This means "sincerely respectful" and is often used in formal settings.

Academic

1. Showing deep respect, profoundly respectful