cỗi phúc
Definition
- Noun:
- The root/origin of happiness or good fortune: A rare and somewhat literary term referring to the fundamental source or foundation of one's blessings, prosperity, or well-being. It implies a deep, foundational cause for good luck or a fortunate life.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy được coi là cỗi phúc của cả dòng họ. (He is considered the root of happiness for the entire clan.)
- Tìm được một người bạn chân thành quả là cỗi phúc của đời người. (Finding a sincere friend is truly a source of happiness in one's life.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "cỗi phúc" is archaic and rarely used in modern, everyday Vietnamese. It is primarily found in classical literature, proverbs, or formal, poetic contexts to convey a profound sense of gratitude or to describe the ultimate origin of blessings.
Variants and Related Words
- Cội nguồn (n): Origin, root, source. A more common and modern word for "source" or "origin."
- Phúc (n): Happiness, blessing, good fortune. The core element of "cỗi phúc."
- Căn nguyên (n): Root cause, origin. Often used for the origin of problems or phenomena.
Synonyms
- Nguồn phúc: Source of blessings/happiness.
- Gốc phúc: Root of good fortune.
Related Idioms
- "Cây có cội, nước có nguồn": A tree has its roots, water has its source. This proverb about remembering one's origins shares a conceptual similarity with "cỗi phúc" in emphasizing foundational sources.