thành tâm

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The Vietnamese word "thành tâm" is an adjective that means "sincere" in English. It describes a feeling or action that is genuine, honest, and heartfelt. When someone acts with "thành tâm," they are not pretending or being fake; they truly mean what they say or do.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "thành tâm" to describe a person's attitude, intentions, or feelings. It is often used in contexts where sincerity and honesty are important, such as in apologies, expressions of love, or commitments.

Examples:

1. Thành tâm xin lỗi - Sincerely apologize.
   (This means that the person is truly sorry for something they did.)

2. Tôi thành tâm chúc bạn hạnh phúc - I sincerely wish you happiness.
   (In this case, the speaker is expressing genuine goodwill towards someone.)

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, "thành tâm" can be combined with other words to convey deeper meanings. For instance: - Thành tâm cầu nguyện - Sincerely pray.
(This implies that the prayer is made with a true heart and intention.)

Word Variants:

• Thành thật - This word also means "sincere" but often refers to honesty in terms of truthfulness rather than feelings.
• Thành ý - This means "good intentions" and can be used similarly to describe sincerity in one’s purpose.

Different Meanings:

"Thành tâm" primarily conveys sincerity, but it can also imply a sense of devotion or earnestness in certain contexts.

Synonyms:

• Chân thành - This is another word that means "sincere" and is commonly used interchangeably with "thành tâm."
• Thật lòng - This means "from the heart" and conveys a similar meaning of sincerity and honesty.

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adj

1. sincere