Definition

1. Noun:
   • A hero, a person of outstanding talent and virtue: "anh hào" refers to a person, typically male, who possesses exceptional courage, talent, and moral character, often in a historical or legendary context. It is an archaic and literary term combining "anh hùng" (hero) and "hào kiệt" (person of extraordinary talent).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Đường đường một đấng anh hào. (He was a truly majestic and valiant hero.)
  • Trong lịch sử có nhiều bậc anh hào. (There have been many heroic figures in history.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used in classical literature, historical narratives, or formal, elevated speech to describe legendary heroes or great leaders of the past.
  • Vị tướng ấy được sử sách ca ngợi là một trang anh hào. (That general is praised in historical records as a heroic figure.)

Variants and Related Words

• Anh hùng (n): Hero. A more common and modern term for a hero.
• Hào kiệt (n): A person of extraordinary talent and spirit. Often used together with "anh hùng" as "anh hùng hào kiệt".
• Nghĩa sĩ (n): A righteous warrior; a person who fights for a just cause.
• Dũng tướng (n): A brave general.

Synonyms

• Hero: A person admired for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
• Valiant man: A brave or courageous man (archaic/literary).
• Great man: A man of great importance or ability.

Related Idioms

• Anh hùng hào kiệt: Heroes and outstanding talents. This is a common fixed phrase that encompasses the meaning of "anh hào".
  • Đất nước lâm nguy, anh hùng hào kiệt đều đứng lên. (When the country was in peril, all heroes and outstanding talents rose up.)