danh sĩ

Vùng đất ấy từng sản sinh ra nhiều danh sĩ nổi tiếng.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Renowned Scholar or Literatus: A historical term referring to a scholar, intellectual, or writer who has achieved great fame and respect for their learning, literary talent, and moral character.
   • Celebrated Intellectual: Denotes a person esteemed in traditional society for their profound knowledge, cultural contributions, and often, their noble integrity.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nguyễn Trãi được sử sách ghi nhận là một danh sĩ lỗi lạc của dân tộc. (Nguyễn Trãi is recorded in history as a brilliant renowned scholar of the nation.)
  • Vùng đất ấy từng sản sinh ra nhiều danh sĩ nổi tiếng. (That land once produced many famous celebrated intellectuals.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in historical or literary contexts to describe figures from Vietnam's feudal or early modern periods. It carries connotations of erudition, ethical refinement, and social prestige.

Variants and Related Words

• Văn sĩ (n): a man of letters; a writer or poet.

  • Ông không chỉ là một chính khách mà còn là một văn sĩ tài hoa. (He was not only a politician but also a talented man of letters.)

• Học giả (n): a scholar; an academic researcher.

  • Học giả đó dành cả đời nghiên cứu lịch sử. (That scholar spent his whole life researching history.)

Synonyms

• Eminent scholar: A scholar of high standing and reputation.
• Distinguished literatus: A person skilled in literature and widely recognized.

Related Idioms

• While there is no direct idiom with "danh sĩ", the concept is related to traditional values expressed in phrases like:
  • "Hiền tài là nguyên khí quốc gia": (The talented and virtuous are the vital spirit of the nation.) This proverb underscores the high esteem for scholars, akin to danh sĩ, in traditional society.