Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Noble, elevated: Possessing or displaying high moral qualities, principles, or character; worthy of great respect and admiration.
   • Sublime, lofty: Of exceptional spiritual, intellectual, or ethical value; grand and inspiring.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Tình cảm cao quý. (Noble sentiment.)
  • Phần thưởng cao quý. (A noble reward / an honorable award.)
  • "Cuộc sống chỉ cao quý khi chúng ta sống có lý tưởng." ("Life is only noble when we live with an ideal.")
  • Cô ấy có một tâm hồn cao quý. (She has a noble soul / a sublime spirit.)
  • Đó là một hành động cao quý, xuất phát từ lòng vị tha. (That was a noble act, stemming from selflessness.)

Advanced Usage

• Used in formal or literary contexts: The word is often used to describe abstract concepts (sentiments, ideals, purposes, souls) or to bestow high praise in formal speeches, literature, and ethical discussions.

  • Mục đích cao quý. (A lofty / noble purpose.)
  • Lý tưởng cao quý. (A noble ideal.)

• Describing inherent quality: It describes an intrinsic, admirable quality rather than a temporary state.

  • Sự hy sinh cao quý của những người lính. (The noble sacrifice of the soldiers.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cao cả (adj): Also means noble, lofty, sublime. Often used interchangeably with , though can sometimes emphasize grandeur and magnificence more.
• Quý giá (adj): Precious, valuable. Focuses more on high material or emotional worth rather than moral elevation.
• Thanh cao (adj): Refined, pure, and noble (often used to describe character or lifestyle detached from vulgarity).

Synonyms

• Noble: Having fine personal qualities or high moral principles.
• Lofty: Of imposing height; elevated in character, spirit, or sentiment.
• Sublime: Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
• Honorable: Deserving respect and admiration; characterized by integrity.

Related Phrases / Idioms

• Tấm lòng cao quý: A noble heart / generous spirit.
• Giá trị cao quý: Noble values / precious values.
• Mang tính cao quý: To be of a noble character; to have a noble nature.
  • Hành động đó mang tính cao quý. (That action is of a noble character.)

1. Noble, elevated, of high moral value
   • tình cảm cao quý
     noble sentiment
   • phần thưởng cao quý
     a noble reward
   • "Cuộc sống chỉ cao quý khi chúng ta sống có lý tưởng "
2. Life is only noble when we have an ideal