có nghì

Một vị tướng có nghì luôn bảo vệ đất nước.

Definition

1. Adjective (archaic):
   • Faithful; loyally devoted: Describes a person who is unwavering in their loyalty, commitment, or allegiance to a cause, leader, or principle. This term is now considered literary or historical.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Bậc trung thần có nghì. (A faithful and loyal minister.)
  • Tấm lòng có nghì với chúa công. (A heart loyally devoted to one's lord.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is primarily found in classical Vietnamese literature, historical texts, or formal writing that aims for an archaic tone. It is not used in modern everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Trung nghìa (adj): A more common compound word meaning loyal and righteous, combining "trung" (loyal) and "nghìa" (righteousness, duty).
  • Người lính trung nghìa. (The loyal and righteous soldier.)

Synonyms

• Faithful: Steadfast in affection or allegiance.
• Loyal: Showing firm and constant support.
• Devoted: Very loving or loyal.
• Dedicated: Wholly committed to a purpose.

Related Idioms

• Trung thành có nghìa: An expressive phrase emphasizing deep loyalty and a sense of duty.
  • Làm tôi phải giữ đạo trung thành có nghìa. (To be a subject, one must keep the way of faithful loyalty.)