danh tiết

Người phụ nữ ấy giữ gìn danh tiết của mình.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Female honor / chastity: An archaic term referring specifically to a woman's honor, virtue, and moral integrity, particularly in the context of preserving sexual purity and a spotless reputation, as traditionally valued in Confucian-influenced society.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Người phụ nữ ấy giữ gìn danh tiết của mình. (That woman preserved her honor.)
  • Danh tiết là điều tối quan trọng với cô ấy. (Her chastity was of utmost importance to her.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily historical and literary. It is used in contexts discussing traditional values, historical narratives, or classical literature.
  • Câu chuyện ca ngợi những người phụ nữ hy sinh để bảo vệ danh tiết. (The story praises women who sacrificed to protect their virtue.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tiết hạnh (n): Virtue and moral conduct (of a woman). A more general term for female virtue.

  • Bà được khen ngợi vì tiết hạnh đáng kính. (She was praised for her admirable virtue.)

• Trinh tiết (n): Virginity; chastity. A more specific term focusing on sexual purity.

  • Quan niệm về trinh tiết đã thay đổi. (The concept of virginity has changed.)

Synonyms

• Honor: High respect; esteem (specifically female honor in this context).
• Chastity: The state of refraining from extramarital, or especially from all, sexual intercourse.
• Virtue: Behavior showing high moral standards.

Related Idioms

• Giữ gìn danh tiết: To protect/preserve one's (female) honor.
  • Cả dòng họ mong cô giữ gìn danh tiết. (The whole family lineage hoped she would preserve her honor.)