Definition

1. Noun:
   • A term of reverence for a deity or a highly venerated person: "Đấng" is a formal, respectful term used as a title before the name of a god, a supreme being, or a person of immense virtue and authority. It conveys deep reverence and is often used in religious or solemn contexts.
   • A term for an exceptionally talented or eminent person (literary/formal): In a more literary or formal sense, "đấng" can be used to refer to a person of extraordinary talent or fame, though this usage is less common and carries a tone of high respect.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Mọi người cầu nguyện với Đấng Tạo Hóa. (People pray to the Creator.)
  • Đấng cứu thế đã đến. (The Savior has come.)
  • Ông ấy quả là một đấng tài hoa trong làng hội họa. (He is truly a genius/talented master in the painting community.)

Advanced Usage

• "Đấng" as an untranslatable honorific: In many cases, especially in religious texts, "đấng" is used as a standalone honorific that is not directly translated but understood as "the Venerated One" or "the Lord."
  • Chúng con tôn thờ Đấng Toàn Năng. (We worship the Almighty [One].)

Variants and Related Words

• Đức (n): Another honorific term meaning "Virtuous" or "His/Her Holiness," often used similarly for revered figures (e.g., Đức Phật - The Buddha, Đức Chúa Trời - God).
• Ngài (n): A formal pronoun meaning "He/She" used for respected persons or deities; often used in place of or following "đấng."

Synonyms

• Bậc (n): A level, rank; used respectfully for people of high stature (e.g., - master).
• Vị (n): A classifier for deities, respected people, or officials (e.g., - a god).

Related Phrases

• Đấng bề trên: The One above; the Supreme Being.
  • Mọi quyết định đều do đấng bề trên định đoạt. (All decisions are determined by the Supreme Being.)
• Đấng minh quân: An enlightened sovereign (a term for a wise and virtuous ruler).
  • Nhân dân mong đợi một đấng minh quân. (The people await an enlightened sovereign.)

1. used to in front of names denoting talented or famous people)
   • Một thiên tài: A genius