Ngô dữ Ngô bào
Definition
- Idiom (Thành ngữ):
- "We are of the same womb; all things are our companions." An ancient philosophical idiom expressing a worldview of universal kinship and compassion. It posits that all human beings are siblings (born of the same womb), and all living creatures and things in nature are our companions or kindred, sharing the same origin in the universe.
Usage Examples
- Idiom:
- Tư tưởng "Ngô dữ Ngô bào" thể hiện tinh thần nhân văn sâu sắc. (The ideology of "Ngô dữ Ngô bào" expresses a profound humanistic spirit.)
- Theo quan niệm cổ, "Ngô dữ Ngô bào" khuyên con người nên yêu thương đồng loại và hòa hợp với vạn vật. (According to ancient belief, "Ngô dữ Ngô bào" advises people to love their fellow humans and live in harmony with all things.)
Advanced Usage
- This idiom is primarily used in literary, philosophical, or ethical discussions to advocate for universal brotherhood and ecological empathy. It is not used in everyday conversational speech.
Variants and Related Words
- Đồng bào (n): compatriot, fellow countryman (literally, "same womb").
- Đồng bào cả nước đoàn kết. (Compatriots across the country are united.)
- Vạn vật (n): all things, all creatures in the universe.
- Con người sống hòa hợp với vạn vật. (Humans live in harmony with all things.)
Synonyms
- Universal brotherhood: The ethical idea that all humans are siblings.
- Cosmic kinship: The feeling of being related to all elements of the cosmos.
- Compassion for all beings: A sentiment of care extending to all living creatures.
Related Concepts
- Tứ hải giai huynh đệ: "Within the four seas, all men are brothers." A similar concept emphasizing human brotherhood.
- Thiên địa vạn vật nhất thể: "Heaven, earth, and all things are one entity." A philosophical concept of unity between humans and the cosmos.