Definition

1. Noun:
   • Imperial grace / Royal favor: A term from classical Vietnamese, referring to a special kindness, pardon, or benevolence granted by a king, emperor, or a figure of supreme authority. It implies a gracious act from a superior to an inferior.
   • Divine grace / Heavenly mercy: In a religious or spiritual context, it can refer to the mercy, blessing, or benevolence bestowed by a deity or heaven.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhà vua đã ban thượng ân tha tội cho tù nhân. (The king granted imperial grace, pardoning the prisoners.)
  • Cô ấy cảm tạ thượng ân của đấng tối cao. (She gave thanks for the divine grace of the supreme being.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is archaic and formal, primarily found in historical, literary, or religious texts. It is not used in everyday modern conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Ân điển (n): grace, favor. A more common synonym, also used in religious contexts.

  • Ân điển của Chúa (God's grace)

• Ân xá (v/n): to amnesty / amnesty. Specifically refers to an official pardon.

  • Lệnh ân xá của tổng thống (The president's amnesty order)

Synonyms

• Grace: Benevolent kindness, especially from a superior or deity.
• Favor: An act of kindness beyond what is due or usual.
• Clemency: Mercy or leniency, especially from a ruler.
• Benevolence: The quality of being well-meaning; kindness.

Related Idioms

• Ban ân: to bestow favor.

  • Vị lãnh chúa ban ân cho những người trung thành. (The lord bestowed favor upon the loyal ones.)

• Ơn trên: grace from above; divine favor.

  • Mọi thành công đều nhờ ơn trên. (All success is thanks to grace from above.)