danh sư
Definition
- Noun:
- Famous teacher / Renowned master: A highly respected and celebrated instructor or expert in a particular field, especially in traditional or scholarly disciplines.
- Eminent physician (archaic): In historical contexts, a celebrated and skilled doctor or healer.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy được tôn vinh là một danh sư võ thuật. (He is honored as a renowned martial arts master.)
- Trong lịch sử, danh sư Lê Hữu Trác còn được gọi là Hải Thượng Lãn Ông. (In history, the eminent physician Lê Hữu Trác is also known as Hải Thượng Lãn Ông.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is formal and carries a strong connotation of venerable expertise and public acclaim. It is often used in historical, literary, or formal contexts to refer to legendary figures in fields like medicine, martial arts, or philosophy.
Variants and Related Words
- Danh y (n): A famous or eminent physician. This is the more common and specific modern term for a celebrated doctor.
- Danh y Tuệ Tĩnh là tác giả của nhiều sách thuốc Nam. (The eminent physician Tuệ Tĩnh is the author of many books on Southern Vietnamese medicine.)
Synonyms
- Renowned master: A teacher of great fame and skill.
- Eminent expert: A distinguished authority in a field.
- Celebrated physician (archaic): A famously skilled doctor (historical usage).
Related Idioms
- While there is no direct idiom with "danh sư", the concept is related to the proverb:
- "Không thầy đố mày làm nên." (Without a teacher, you cannot succeed.) This underscores the cultural value placed on master teachers, akin to a "danh sư".