tinh tế
The English word sophisticated is translated into Vietnamese as tinh tế.
Use tinh tế to describe sophisticated objects, such as high-end fashion or intricate artwork, where things are elegant and refined.
Meaning: elegant, refined (adj)
Did you know?
- The character tế in tinh tế shares a historical root with words related to 'sacrificial rituals'.
- In Vietnamese culture, describing a person's behavior as tinh tế often refers to their emotional intelligence and ability to be considerate without being obvious.
- While tinh tế describes elegance, if you want to describe a person who is 'sophisticated' in a worldly or experienced way, you would more commonly use sành sỏi.
Examples in context
- Người phụ nữ mặc chiếc váy này trông tinh tế và sang trọng.The woman wearing this dress looks sophisticated and elegant.
- Cách trang trí này rất tinh tế.This decoration is very sophisticated.
- Cô ấy có gu thẩm mỹ tinh tế.She has sophisticated aesthetic taste.
- Món ăn được trình bày rất tinh tế.The dish is presented very elegantly.
Example conversation
Hương and Minh are looking at a piece of jewelry.
- HươngMinh xem, sợi dây chuyền này tinh tế quá!Minh look, this necklace is so sophisticated!
- MinhĐúng vậy, nó rất hợp với em.That's true, it suits you very well.
- HươngEm thích những thiết kế đơn giản mà tinh tế.I like designs that are simple yet refined.
- MinhAnh sẽ mua món quà này cho em.I will buy this gift for you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tinh, tinh tế, tế, CC BY-SA 4.0.
