cao quý
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Definition
- 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.)
- Noble, elevated, of high moral value
- tình cảm cao quýnoble sentiment
- phần thưởng cao quýa noble reward
- "Cuộc sống chỉ cao quý khi chúng ta sống có lý tưởng "
- Life is only noble when we have an ideal