Definition

Adjective: - Fond of fame, desirous of renown: Describes a person who has a strong desire for fame, recognition, or a prestigious reputation. It often carries a negative connotation of being overly concerned with social status and honor. - Vainglorious, glory-seeking: Implies a pursuit of glory or acclaim that is perceived as excessive or vain.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ta là một người hiếu danh, luôn tìm cách xuất hiện trên báo chí. (He is a fame-seeking person, always trying to get into the newspapers.)
  • Tính hiếu danh khiến anh ấy tham gia vào nhiều dự án chỉ để được ca ngợi. (His vainglorious nature makes him join many projects just to be praised.)
  • Đừng quá hiếu danh mà quên đi giá trị thực sự của công việc. (Don't be so fond of fame that you forget the real value of the work.)

Advanced Usage

• "Lòng hiếu danh": The desire for fame; a thirst for glory.
  • Lòng hiếu danh đôi khi là động lực, nhưng cũng có thể là cạm bẫy. (The desire for fame can sometimes be a motivation, but it can also be a trap.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hiếu thắng (Adj): Overly competitive; having a strong desire to win, often in an aggressive or unpleasant way. While related, "hiếu thắng" focuses more on winning contests, whereas "hiếu danh" focuses on gaining fame.
• Tham vọng (N): Ambition. This is a more neutral term for a strong desire to achieve something, which may or may not include fame.
• Hám danh (Adj, colloquial): A more informal and critical synonym for "hiếu danh," meaning "craving fame."

Synonyms

• Avid for glory: Eagerly desiring glory.
• Status-seeking: Actively trying to achieve a higher social status.
• Prestige-oriented: Focused on gaining prestige.

Related Idioms

• "Chạy theo hư danh": To chase after empty fame; to pursue reputation without substance.
  • Cuộc sống sẽ vô nghĩa nếu bạn chỉ biết chạy theo hư danh. (Life will be meaningless if you only know how to chase after empty fame.)

1. Fame-seeking person