danh sơn
Definition
- Noun:
- Famous mountain; celebrated mountain: A mountain that is widely known and renowned, often for its natural beauty, historical significance, or cultural importance. This is a classical, literary term.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ngũ Hành Sơn là một danh sơn của Đà Nẵng. (Marble Mountains is a famous mountain of Da Nang.)
- Du khách thường muốn chinh phục các danh sơn. (Tourists often want to conquer famous mountains.)
- Trong thơ ca, ông thường nhắc đến những danh sơn. (In poetry, he often mentions celebrated mountains.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "danh sơn" is often used in formal, literary, or historical contexts rather than in everyday conversation. It carries a connotation of prestige and cultural reverence.
Variants and Related Words
- Danh lam thắng cảnh (n): famous scenic spot; a term for a beautiful and renowned landscape, which can include mountains.
- Núi nổi tiếng (n): famous mountain; a more common, modern equivalent.
Synonyms
- Celebrated mountain
- Renowned mountain
- Famed mountain
Related Idioms
- "Danh sơn đại giang": This classical phrase pairs "famous mountains" with "great rivers" to evoke the grandeur and beauty of a country's natural landscape.
- Đất nước ta có nhiều danh sơn đại giang. (Our country has many famous mountains and great rivers.)