danh thủ
Definition
- Noun:
- A famous or renowned player; a star player; a champion. This term refers to an athlete who is widely recognized and celebrated for their exceptional skill, achievements, and reputation in a particular sport or game.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy được coi là một danh thủ cờ vua. (He is considered a chess champion.)
- Danh thủ bóng đá đó đã ghi hai bàn thắng. (That football star scored two goals.)
- Giải đấu quy tụ nhiều danh thủ quần vợt hàng đầu thế giới. (The tournament gathers many of the world's top tennis players.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically outside of traditional sports to refer to a highly skilled and famous practitioner in any competitive field or game, such as e-sports, card games, or even business.
- Anh ta là một danh thủ trong làng đầu tư chứng khoán. (He is a renowned player in the stock investment world.)
Variants and Related Words
- Danh tướng (n): Literally "famous general," sometimes used similarly in competitive contexts, especially strategy games or e-sports.
- Cầu thủ (n): Player (specifically for football/soccer).
- Vận động viên (n): Athlete.
- Lão tướng (n): Veteran player.
Synonyms
- Star player
- Champion
- Ace
- Superstar (in sports)
- Maestro (in games like chess)
Related Idioms
- Danh bất hư truyền: Literally "fame is not passed on falsely," meaning a person's reputation is well-deserved. This phrase is often used to describe a whose skill lives up to their fame.
- Anh ấy thắng dễ dàng, đúng là danh bất hư truyền. (He won easily, proving his reputation is well-deserved.)