Significado
Describing someone very humble and kind.
Contexto cultural
The earth is seen as a mother figure. This idiom reflects the deep respect for the land that provides food and life without asking for anything in return. The concept of 'Hiền' is linked to the Buddhist ideal of 'Từ bi' (Compassion). Being gentle is a way to accumulate good karma. In Vietnamese families, the 'hiền' quality is often expected of women and elders, representing the 'soft' power that keeps the family together. While used everywhere, the phrase often evokes a sense of rural simplicity and honesty (chất phác), contrasting with the perceived 'sharpness' of city life.
The Ultimate Compliment
If you want to make a Vietnamese person feel truly respected for their character, use this phrase. It's better than just saying 'tốt' (good).
Tone Matters
Say it with a smile. If said with a flat or annoyed tone, it could sound like you're calling someone boring (though this is rare).
Significado
Describing someone very humble and kind.
The Ultimate Compliment
If you want to make a Vietnamese person feel truly respected for their character, use this phrase. It's better than just saying 'tốt' (good).
Tone Matters
Say it with a smile. If said with a flat or annoyed tone, it could sound like you're calling someone boring (though this is rare).
Pairing with 'Chất phác'
Combine it: 'Anh ấy hiền như đất và rất chất phác' to describe the perfect humble person.
Gender Neutral
This can be used for men, women, children, and the elderly equally.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
Bà tôi rất tốt bụng, bà hiền như ____.
The correct idiom is 'hiền như đất'.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly to describe a kind person?
Chọn câu đúng:
'Hiền như đất' means gentle and never getting angry.
Match the Vietnamese idiom with its English meaning.
Nối cặp:
The idiom 'Hiền như đất' translates to being very gentle or kind.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Sếp mới của cậu thế nào?' B: 'Ông ấy ________, làm việc dễ chịu lắm.'
The context of 'làm việc dễ chịu' (pleasant to work with) fits 'hiền như đất'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosBà tôi rất tốt bụng, bà hiền như ____.
The correct idiom is 'hiền như đất'.
Chọn câu đúng:
'Hiền như đất' means gentle and never getting angry.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
The idiom 'Hiền như đất' translates to being very gentle or kind.
A: 'Sếp mới của cậu thế nào?' B: 'Ông ấy ________, làm việc dễ chịu lắm.'
The context of 'làm việc dễ chịu' (pleasant to work with) fits 'hiền như đất'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasYes, it's a very high compliment for a boss who is fair and kind.
Almost never. It's 99% positive. Only in very specific sarcastic contexts could it be negative.
'Tốt' is 'good' (general). 'Hiền' is 'gentle/kind' (personality).
No, that's not a standard idiom. Stick to 'đất' or 'bụt'.
Absolutely. It's very common in wedding speeches to describe the bride or groom.
Frases relacionadas
Hiền như bụt
synonymAs gentle as a Buddha
Lành như đất
similarAs harmless as earth
Hiền hậu
builds onGentle and virtuous
Khẩu xà tâm phật
contrastSnake's mouth, Buddha's heart
