Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Clear-sighted and able: Describes a person, typically a leader or ruler, who possesses exceptional wisdom, foresight, and sound judgment. It implies the ability to understand situations deeply, make insightful decisions, and govern with enlightenment and fairness.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Vị vua đó là một nhà lãnh đạo anh minh. (That king was a clear-sighted and able leader.)
  • Sự lãnh đạo anh minh của ông ấy đã đưa đất nước đến thịnh vượng. (His enlightened leadership brought the country to prosperity.)
  • Một chính sách anh minh luôn được người dân ủng hộ. (A wise and fair policy is always supported by the people.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used in formal, literary, or historical contexts to praise the qualities of exceptional leadership, governance, or philosophical wisdom. It carries a strong positive connotation of virtue and intellectual brilliance.

Variants and Related Words

• Anh minh quân tử (n): An enlightened gentleman; a term denoting a virtuous and wise person of high moral character.

Synonyms

• Enlightened: Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.
• Wise: Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
• Sagacious: Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
• Perspicacious: Having a ready insight into and understanding of things.

Related Idioms

• Trí tuệ anh minh: Enlightened intellect. Refers to profound wisdom and understanding.
  • Ông ấy được kính trọng nhờ trí tuệ anh minh. (He is respected for his enlightened intellect.)

adj

1. Clear-sighted and able