cao sĩ
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Definition
- Noun:
- Respectable learned man: A term, now considered archaic, used to denote a scholar or intellectual who is highly esteemed for his knowledge, moral integrity, and dignified character.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong xã hội xưa, các cao sĩ thường được mọi người vô cùng kính trọng. (In ancient society, respectable learned men were often deeply revered by everyone.)
- Ông ấy không chỉ là một nhà thơ mà còn là một cao sĩ đức độ. (He was not only a poet but also a virtuous respectable learned man.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "cao sĩ" is primarily found in historical or literary contexts describing traditional Confucian-style scholars. It carries connotations of erudition combined with high moral standing.
Variants and Related Words
- Hiền sĩ (n): virtuous scholar.
- Vị hiền sĩ ấy đã từ chối làm quan. (That virtuous scholar refused to become a mandarin.)
- Nho sĩ (n): Confucian scholar.
- Các nho sĩ thường dùi mài kinh sử. (Confucian scholars often diligently studied the classics.)
Synonyms
- Eminent scholar: A scholar of high reputation and achievement.
- Virtuous intellectual: A learned person known for strong moral principles.
Related Idioms
- While "cao sĩ" itself is not commonly part of modern idioms, it relates to the traditional concept of "kẻ sĩ" (the scholar-gentleman), which embodies ideals of learning and moral conduct.
- Respectable learned man