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trái tim tốt
/ʈa᷉j˧˦ tim˧˦ tot˧˥/
good heart
Cô ấy có một trái tim tốt, luôn giúp đỡ mọi người.
She has a good heart and always helps others.
informal
A person with a kind, generous, or compassionate nature.
Anh ấy là người có trái tim tốt, luôn sẵn lòng chia sẻ.
He is a person with a good heart, always willing to share.
Cô giáo có trái tim tốt đã dạy chúng tôi bài học về lòng nhân ái.
The teacher with a good heart taught us lessons about kindness.
Commonly used to describe someone's moral character, emphasizing kindness and generosity.
Collocations
người có trái tim tốtperson with a good hearttrái tim thật sự tốttruly good hearttrái tim tốt bụngkind-hearted
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Cultural Context
In Vietnamese culture, the heart ('trái tim') is often seen as the seat of emotions and morality. Phrases involving 'trái tim' are common in poetry, literature, and daily compliments.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative Meaning
'Trái tim tốt' is metaphorical. While 'trái tim' literally means 'heart,' here it refers to one's inner goodness, not the physical organ.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'trái tim' (heart, literally 'fruit of the chest') and 'tốt' (good). 'Trái tim' metaphorically represents emotions and character, while 'tốt' describes moral qualities. The phrase has been used in Vietnamese literature and daily speech for decades to praise virtuous individuals.
Usage Notes
Used in both spoken and written Vietnamese to commend someone's moral character. It is more poetic than direct phrases like 'người tốt' (good person) and carries a sense of warmth and sincerity.
Word Breakdown
trái tim
heart (metaphorical, representing emotions/morality)
nountốt
good (moral quality)
adjectiveTừ Điển Việt Anh