báo quốc
Definition
- Verb (archaic, literary):
- To do one's duty towards one's country; to repay one's debt to the fatherland. This term expresses a profound sense of patriotic obligation, often implying a willingness to serve or sacrifice for the nation.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Các bậc anh hùng quyết tâm báo quốc. (The heroes were determined to do their duty for their country.)
- Tinh thần báo quốc là truyền thống cao đẹp. (The spirit of serving the nation is a noble tradition.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in historical, literary, or formal patriotic contexts. It conveys a classical, solemn sense of loyalty and service that is more intense than modern terms for patriotism.
Variants and Related Words
- Trung quân ái quốc (idiom): To be loyal to the sovereign and love the country; a traditional Confucian concept of loyalty.
- Phụng sự Tổ quốc (verb phrase): To serve the Fatherland; a modern equivalent.
Synonyms
- Serve one's country: To perform duties for the benefit of the nation.
- Repay one's homeland: To give back to one's country as a form of debt or gratitude.
Related Idioms
- Báo quốc an dân (archaic idiom): To serve the country and bring peace to the people; a lofty ideal of leadership and service.
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(từ cũ, nghĩa cũ) Do one's duty towards one's country
