danh giá
Definition
- Adjective:
- Prestigious; Reputable: Having a high standing, good reputation, or being held in high esteem by society. It describes something or someone valued and respected.
- Valuable; High-quality: Often used to describe objects or positions considered to be of superior worth or status.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đó là một trường đại học rất danh giá. (That is a very prestigious university.)
- Anh ấy giữ một chức vụ danh giá trong công ty. (He holds a high-ranking/reputable position in the company.)
- Chiếc đồng hồ này là một món đồ danh giá. (This watch is a valuable/high-quality item.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used to describe institutions, awards, titles, or possessions that confer or symbolize social status and respect.
- Giải thưởng Nobel là một giải thưởng danh giá. (The Nobel Prize is a prestigious award.)
Variants and Related Words
- Danh giáo (n): This is a distinct, rarely used term meaning "famous teacher" or "renowned educator," not a variant of "danh giá."
- Giá trị (n): value, worth. While related conceptually, "giá trị" is a noun focusing on inherent worth, whereas "danh giá" is an adjective describing esteemed status.
Synonyms
- Prestigious: inspiring respect and admiration.
- Reputable: having a good reputation.
- Esteemed: held in high respect.
- High-status: having a superior social or professional position.
Related Idioms
- Có danh có giá: To be reputable and valuable; to have both fame and worth.
- Cửa hàng đó có danh có giá trong giới sưu tầm. (That store is reputable and well-valued among collectors.)