cự phách
Definitions
- Adjective:
- Illustrious; eminent; distinguished: Used to describe a person, organization, or entity that is extremely famous, outstanding, and highly respected in a particular field.
- Leading; top-tier; preeminent: Refers to being at the very forefront or highest rank within a specific domain.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Ông ấy là một nhà khoa học cự phách. (He is an illustrious scientist.)
- Đó là một trường đại học cự phách trong lĩnh vực nghiên cứu y học. (That is a preeminent university in the field of medical research.)
- Công ty này từng là một cự phách trong ngành công nghiệp ô tô. (This company was once a leading force in the automotive industry.)
Advanced Usage
- "cự phách một thời": A former leading figure; a once-preeminent entity.
- Võ sĩ đó từng là cự phách một thời của làng quyền Anh. (That fighter was once a preeminent figure in the boxing world.)
Variants and Related Words
- Danh từ hóa (Nominalization): While primarily an adjective, "cự phách" can sometimes be used nominally to mean "a leading figure" or "a giant."
- Anh ta muốn trở thành một cự phách trong giới công nghệ. (He wants to become a giant in the tech world.)
Synonyms
- Lừng lẫy: Renowned, resounding (often for fame or achievements).
- Kiệt xuất: Exceptional, outstanding.
- Ưu tú: Excellent, elite.
- Hàng đầu: Top, leading (less formal than "cự phách").
Notes on Usage
- Register: "Cự phách" is a formal, literary, and somewhat classical term. It conveys a sense of grandeur and supreme status. It is less common in everyday casual speech.
- Scope: It is typically used for people, institutions, or sometimes enterprises that have achieved the highest level of recognition and respect in their field over time. It implies a lasting legacy.
- Nuance: Compared to more common synonyms like "nổi tiếng" (famous), "cự phách" carries a stronger connotation of established authority, unparalleled achievement, and historic significance.