cha ông
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Definition
- Noun:
- Ancestors, forefathers: Refers to one's predecessors in a family lineage, typically including grandfathers, great-grandfathers, and earlier generations. It carries a tone of respect and veneration.
- The older generation, the elders: Can refer more broadly to the senior generation within a family or community, often implying wisdom and experience passed down.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chúng ta nên học hỏi từ những bài học của cha ông. (We should learn from the lessons of our ancestors.)
- Truyền thống này đã được cha ông chúng ta gìn giữ qua nhiều thế hệ. (This tradition has been preserved by our forefathers through many generations.)
- Lời khuyên của cha ông thường rất quý giá. (The advice of the elders is often very valuable.)
Advanced Usage
"Công ơn cha ông": The merits/contributions of the ancestors.
- Chúng ta không bao giờ được quên công ơn cha ông. (We must never forget the contributions of our ancestors.)
"Theo gương cha ông": To follow the example of the forefathers.
- Thế hệ trẻ ngày nay cần phải theo gương cha ông. (The younger generation today needs to follow the example of their forefathers.)
Variants and Related Words
Tổ tiên (n): Ancestors, forebears. This is a very close synonym, often used in more formal or ceremonial contexts.
- Ngày giỗ là dịp để tưởng nhớ tổ tiên. (The death anniversary is an occasion to remember the ancestors.)
Ông bà (n): Grandparents; can also be used broadly to mean ancestors.
- Ông bà ta có câu "Ăn quả nhớ kẻ trồng cây". (Our ancestors have the saying "When eating fruit, remember the one who planted the tree".)
Synonyms
- Forebears: People from whom one is descended.
- Predecessors: Those who came before, especially in a family or position.
Related Phrases
- "Con cháu cha ông": The descendants of the ancestors.
- Là con cháu cha ông, chúng ta có trách nhiệm bảo vệ đất nước. (As descendants of our ancestors, we have the responsibility to protect the country.)
Related Idioms
- "Cha ông ta đã nói" / "Ông cha ta đã nói": As our forefathers said... (Used to introduce a traditional proverb or piece of wisdom).
- Cha ông ta đã nói: "Có công mài sắt, có ngày nên kim". (As our forefathers said: "With perseverance, you can achieve anything".)
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