chân nhân

Trong truyền thuyết, vị chân nhân đó có thể sống hàng trăm năm.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A true person; a genuine person: In classical Vietnamese and Sino-Vietnamese (Hán Việt) philosophy, this term refers to an individual who has achieved a state of perfect integrity, authenticity, and enlightenment, often through spiritual cultivation.
   • A person of high virtue; a sage: Specifically denotes a religious ascetic, monk, or spiritual master of exceptional moral character and profound wisdom.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong truyền thuyết, vị chân nhân đó có thể sống hàng trăm năm. (In the legend, that true person could live for hundreds of years.)
  • Ông được tôn kính như một chân nhân của Phật giáo. (He is revered as a sage of Buddhism.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "chân nhân" is primarily used in literary, philosophical, or religious contexts. It is an archaic and formal term, not used in everyday modern conversation. It often appears in texts discussing Taoism, Buddhism, or Confucian moral ideals.

Variants and Related Words

• Chân tu (n): A genuine/true cultivator; a devout and sincere religious practitioner.
  • Ngôi chùa này là nơi tụ họp của nhiều bậc chân tu. (This temple is a gathering place for many genuine cultivators.)

Synonyms

• Sage: A profoundly wise person, especially one venerated for their judgment and experience.
• Saint: A person of exceptional holiness or virtue.
• Enlightened one: A person who has achieved spiritual insight or awakening.

Related Concepts

• "Chân nhân" is a direct translation of the Chinese philosophical term (真人), central to Taoist thought, describing one who is in complete harmony with the Tao (the Way). It implies a state of being that is natural, unforced, and free from artifice.