dân khí
Definition
- Noun:
- The people's spirit / national morale: The collective will, energy, and fighting spirit of a populace, especially in the context of national struggle, resistance, or social movement.
- Public morale / civic energy: The level of determination, courage, and vitality exhibited by the citizenry in facing challenges or advocating for change.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Dân khí của quốc gia đó lên rất cao trong thời kỳ chiến tranh. (The national morale of that country was very high during the war period.)
- Nhà lãnh đạo có tài năng động viên và nâng cao dân khí. (A skilled leader can motivate and raise the people's spirit.)
- Sự kiện đó đã thổi bùng lên dân khí trong cộng đồng. (That event ignited the civic energy within the community.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "dân khí" is often used in historical, political, or sociological discourse to describe a potent, collective force that can drive national independence movements or periods of significant social reform. It implies an intangible but powerful resource of a nation.
Variants and Related Words
- Tinh thần dân tộc (n): national spirit.
- Tinh thần dân tộc là sức mạnh to lớn. (National spirit is a great strength.)
- Nhuệ khí (n): fighting spirit, martial ardor (often used for troops or individuals).
- Quân đội chiến đấu với nhuệ khí cao. (The army fought with high fighting spirit.)
Synonyms
- Morale: The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a group.
- Esprit de corps: A sense of unity, common purpose, and mutual devotion among a group.
- Public spirit: The willingness and desire to act for the public good.
Related Concepts
- "Dân khí" is closely related to the idea of "sức mạnh đại chúng" (the power of the masses) or "ý chí quốc gia" (national will). It is a foundational concept in narratives of national resilience and self-determination.