Definition

Noun: - Fame and wealth / Reputation and profit: This term refers to the dual concepts of social prestige (fame, reputation, position) and material gain (wealth, profit, personal benefit). It carries a philosophical or critical tone, often implying worldly pursuits that may distract from higher values.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ta không màng đến danh lợi. (He pays no mind to fame and wealth.)
  • Đừng để bị cuốn vào vòng xoáy danh lợi. (Don't get swept into the whirlpool of reputation and profit.)
  • Cổ nhân thường khuyên con người nên xem nhẹ danh lợi. (The ancients often advised people to hold fame and wealth lightly.)

Advanced Usage

• The word is often used in a contemplative or cautionary context, particularly in literature, philosophy, and ethical discussions, to denote worldly temptations or superficial societal goals.
• It frequently appears with verbs like "theo đuổi" (pursue), "chạy theo" (chase after), or "coi thường" (despise), which frame one's attitude towards these concepts.

Variants and Related Words

• Danh vọng (n): Prestige, honor, renown. (Focuses more on fame and honor than material gain.)
• Lợi ích (n): Benefit, interest, profit. (The "lợi" component, meaning material gain or advantage.)
• Danh vị (n): Position and title. (The "danh" component, relating to rank and status.)

Synonyms

• Worldly gains: Emphasizes material and social rewards of this world.
• Honors and riches: A close direct synonym.
• Prestige and profit: Highlights the social and financial aspects.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Chạy theo danh lợi: To chase after fame and wealth (implies a relentless, often undignified pursuit).
  • Cuộc sống bon chen, ai cũng chạy theo danh lợi. (In a competitive life, everyone chases after fame and wealth.)
• Mù quáng vì danh lợi: To be blinded by fame and wealth.
  • Kẻ mù quáng vì danh lợi dễ đánh mất chính mình. (Those blinded by fame and wealth easily lose themselves.)

noun

1. fame and wealth