Definition

1. Noun:
   • A brave and courageous man: "Hảo hán" refers to a man who possesses bravery, courage, and a chivalrous spirit, often willing to help the weak and uphold justice, especially in historical or literary contexts.
   • A gallant man; a man of valor: The term also describes a man who is not only brave but also magnanimous and righteous in his actions.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ta là một trang hảo hán, luôn sẵn sàng ra tay giúp đỡ người gặp nạn. (He is a gallant man, always ready to help those in distress.)
  • Truyện kiếm hiệp thường có những nhân vật hảo hán hào hiệp. (Martial arts novels often feature chivalrous and brave heroes.)

Advanced Usage

• "Anh hùng hảo hán": A heroic and gallant man. This phrase emphasizes both heroism and chivalry.
  • Câu chuyện ca ngợi những anh hùng hảo hán thời loạn. (The story praises the heroic and gallant men of the turbulent era.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hào hiệp (adj/n): Chivalrous; chivalry. Describes the noble and righteous qualities associated with a "hảo hán."
  • Tinh thần hào hiệp của các hảo hán rất đáng khâm phục. (The chivalrous spirit of these brave men is admirable.)
• Nghĩa hiệp (n): Righteousness and chivalry. Refers to the code of conduct of a chivalrous person.
• Trượng phu (n, literary): A true man; a man of honor and strength. A classical term with a similar connotation.

Synonyms

• Dũng sĩ (n): Warrior; brave fighter. Emphasizes martial bravery.
• Anh hùng (n): Hero. A broader term for a heroic figure.
• Tráng sĩ (n, literary): Strong and brave man; warrior.

Related Idioms

• "Làm phận hảo hán": To act the part of a gallant man; to behave chivalrously.
  • Gặp cảnh bất bình, anh ấy không thể không làm phận hảo hán. (Facing injustice, he could not help but act the part of a gallant man.)
• "Một lòng hảo hán": Having the heart of a gallant man; being consistently chivalrous.
  • Dù ở hoàn cảnh nào, ông ấy vẫn giữ một lòng hảo hán. (In any circumstance, he still maintains the heart of a gallant man.)

noun

1. brave; courageous man