danh gia

Ông ấy xuất thân từ một danh gia vọng tộc.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Noble family, illustrious family: "danh gia" refers to a family of high social standing, renowned reputation, or historical prominence. This term is often used in historical or literary contexts.
   • Famous expert, master: In some contexts, it can refer to a person who is a renowned master or expert in a particular field (e.g., art, literature).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy xuất thân từ một danh gia vọng tộc. (He comes from a noble and prestigious family.)
  • Trong làng gốm, cụ được coi là một danh gia. (In the pottery village, the elder is considered a master artisan.)

Advanced Usage

• "danh gia vọng tộc": a set phrase meaning "a family of noble lineage and high reputation."
  • Khu vực này xưa kia là nơi ở của nhiều danh gia vọng tộc. (This area was once home to many noble and prestigious families.)

Variants and Related Words

• Danh môn (n): noble family, distinguished family. A close synonym.
• Gia tộc (n): clan, family lineage. A more general term for family.
• Lừng danh (adj): famous, renowned. An adjective describing fame.

Synonyms

• Quý tộc: aristocracy, nobility.
• Thế gia: influential family (often with a connotation of long-standing power and influence).

Notes on Usage

• The term "danh gia" is considered somewhat literary or archaic in modern Vietnamese. In everyday conversation, phrases like "gia đình nổi tiếng" (famous family) or "gia đình danh giá" (prestigious family) are more commonly used.
• When referring to a "famous expert," the word "chuyên gia" (expert) or "bậc thầy" (master) is more standard in contemporary language.