danh thắng
Definition
- Noun:
- A famous scenic spot; a place of renowned beauty: A natural or culturally significant location celebrated for its exceptional landscape, historical importance, or aesthetic appeal. It is a place recognized for its outstanding beauty and is often a tourist destination.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vịnh Hạ Long là một danh thắng nổi tiếng của Việt Nam. (Ha Long Bay is a famous scenic spot of Vietnam.)
- Chúng tôi đã tham quan nhiều danh thắng trong chuyến đi. (We visited many famous beauty spots during the trip.)
- Bảo vệ môi trường tại các danh thắng là rất quan trọng. (Protecting the environment at scenic sites is very important.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "danh thắng" often carries a classical or formal nuance and is frequently used in official, literary, or tourism contexts to denote nationally or regionally recognized sites of beauty.
- It can be part of the compound "danh lam thắng cảnh", which is a more elaborate term for "famous scenic landscapes and beauty spots."
Variants and Related Words
- Danh lam thắng cảnh (n): famous scenic landscapes and beauty spots; a common compound term.
- Đất nước có nhiều danh lam thắng cảnh. (The country has many famous scenic landscapes.)
Synonyms
- Scenic spot: A place known for its beautiful natural scenery.
- Beauty spot: A place of outstanding natural beauty.
- Landmark: A prominent or well-known object or feature of a landscape, often of historical or cultural significance.
- Tourist attraction: A place of interest that attracts tourists.
Related Idioms
- While not a standalone idiom, the phrase "non nước hữu tình" (picturesque mountains and rivers) is often used poetically to describe the kind of beautiful scenery found at a "danh thắng".