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chân thành
/cən˧˩ tʰajŋ˨˩/
sincere
Cô ấy gửi lời cảm ơn chân thành đến tất cả mọi người.
She sent sincere thanks to everyone.
formal
Genuine and deeply felt; without pretence or deceit.
Lời xin lỗi của anh ấy rất chân thành.
His apology was very sincere.
Cảm ơn chân thành vì sự giúp đỡ của bạn.
Sincere thanks for your help.
Often used in formal expressions of gratitude, apology, or praise.
Collocations
lời cảm ơn chân thànhsincere thankslời xin lỗi chân thànhsincere apologytình cảm chân thànhsincere feelings
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Usage in Apologies
When apologizing in Vietnamese, 'chân thành' is often added to soften the tone, e.g., 'Xin lỗi chân thành' (Sincere apologies).
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While 'chân thành' is polite, overusing it in casual conversation may sound unnatural or overly formal.
Word Origin
Composed of 'chân' (root, true) and 'thành' (honest, complete). Literally means 'true and complete' in the sense of being wholehearted.
Usage Notes
Used to emphasize authenticity in emotions or actions. Common in written and spoken Vietnamese, especially in formal contexts like speeches, letters, or public statements.
Word Breakdown
chân
true, genuine
rootthành
complete, honest
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh