Definition

Noun: 1. Great merit; exploit: Refers to significant and widely recognized achievements or contributions that bring great benefit to society or a community. It implies a deed of substantial public value. 2. Public ethics; public moral standard: In some classical or formal contexts, it can refer to the collective moral principles or ethical standards upheld by society.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy được vinh danh vì những công luân đối với nền giáo dục quốc gia. (He was honored for his great merits towards the national education system.)
  • Hành động đó của anh là một công luân, được mọi người ghi nhớ. (That action of his was an exploit, remembered by everyone.)
  • Bậc quân tử phải gìn giữ công luân. (A gentleman must uphold public ethics.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is formal and is often used in historical, literary, or ceremonial contexts to describe monumental contributions of national or societal importance. It is not typically used for ordinary daily achievements.

Variants and Related Words

• Công lao (n): Merit, contribution. This is a more common and general term for contributions or efforts.
  • Công lao của các thầy cô giáo là rất lớn. (The contributions of the teachers are immense.)
• Kỳ công (n): Feat, remarkable achievement. Emphasizes the extraordinary nature of an accomplishment.
  • Hoàn thành công trình đó quả là một kỳ công. (Completing that project was truly a feat.)

Synonyms

• Exploit: A notable or heroic act.
• Great merit: Outstanding service or contribution deserving high praise.
• Achievement: Something accomplished successfully.

Related Idioms

• Lưu danh công luân: To have one's great merits recorded in history; to be remembered for one's exploits.
  • Vị tướng ấy đã lưu danh công luân. (That general has had his great exploits recorded in history.)

noun

1. Great merit; exploit