can tràng
Definition
- Adjective:
- Brave, courageous, having a strong will: Describes a person who possesses bravery, fortitude, and the ability to endure hardship or danger without fear.
- Resolute, determined: Indicates a firm and unwavering character, especially in the face of challenges.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy là một chiến sĩ can tràng. (He is a brave soldier.)
- Cô ấy đã thể hiện tinh thần can tràng khi đối mặt với khó khăn. (She showed a courageous spirit when facing difficulties.)
Advanced Usage
- "can tràng" is a literary and somewhat formal term, often used in written Vietnamese or in speeches to praise someone's character. It is less common in everyday casual conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Can trường (adj): This is a variant spelling and is considered identical in meaning and usage to "can tràng".
- Can đảm (adj): Brave, courageous. (More common in everyday speech).
- Dũng cảm (adj): Valiant, brave. (Very common synonym).
- Kiên cường (adj): Steadfast, resilient. (Emphasizes endurance).
Synonyms
- Dũng cảm: Valiant, brave.
- Gan dạ: Bold, daring.
- Bạo dạn: Bold, intrepid.
Related Idioms
- "Gan vàng dạ sắt": Literally "liver of gold, guts of iron"; means extremely brave and steadfast.
- Người lính ấy thật sự có gan vàng dạ sắt. (That soldier truly has a heart of steel.)
- "Đầu đội trời, chân đạp đất": Literally "head holding up the sky, feet treading the earth"; describes a heroic, capable, and fearless person.
- Họ là những con người đầu đội trời chân đạp đất. (They are heroic and formidable people.)