duy kỉ
Definition
Adjective:
- Egoistic / Egocentric: Pertaining to or characterized by an excessive focus on oneself and one's own interests, needs, and perspectives, often with a disregard for others. This term is primarily used in philosophical or formal contexts to describe a self-centered worldview.
Noun (in compound form):
- The term is most commonly found as part of the compound noun "chủ nghĩa duy kỉ", which translates to "egoism" as a philosophical doctrine or ethical stance that places self-interest as the foundation of morality.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- Lối sống duy kỉ của hắn khiến mọi người xa lánh. (His egoistic lifestyle causes people to avoid him.)
- Đó là một quan điểm triết học duy kỉ. (That is an egoistic philosophical viewpoint.)
Noun (in compound):
- Chủ nghĩa duy kỉ đối lập với chủ nghĩa vị tha. (Egoism is the opposite of altruism.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "duy kỉ" is a Sino-Vietnamese compound. "Duy" means "only" or "solely," and "kỉ" means "self." It is a formal, academic term rarely used in casual conversation. Its usage almost always carries a critical or analytical tone regarding self-centered behavior or thought.
Variants and Related Words
- Chủ nghĩa duy kỉ (n): Egoism. The formal doctrine or theory of egoism.
- Anh ta nghiên cứu về chủ nghĩa duy kỉ. (He studies egoism.)
Synonyms
- Ích kỷ: Selfish. (More common in everyday language.)
- Tự kỷ trung tâm: Egocentric.
- Vị kỷ: Self-interested. (Another formal, often philosophical term.)
Related Concepts
- Chủ nghĩa vị tha (n): Altruism. The opposite concept, emphasizing selfless concern for others.
- Tự lợi (n): Self-benefit. Focus on personal gain.