Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Glorious, illustrious, full of glory and honor: Describes a state of great honor, fame, or splendor achieved through remarkable deeds, high status, or noble character. It emphasizes radiant and widely recognized honor.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Sự nghiệp của ông ấy thật hiển vinh. (His career is truly glorious.)
  • Họ đã lập nên những chiến công hiển vinh. (They achieved glorious victories.)
  • Đó là một gia đình hiển vinh trong lịch sử. (That is an illustrious family in history.)

Advanced Usage

• "hiển vinh" is a formal and literary term, often used in written language, historical contexts, or ceremonial speech to describe supreme honor and glory. It conveys a sense of grandeur and lasting prestige.

Variants and Related Words

• Vinh hiển (adj): This is a direct variant with the same meaning and usage as 'hiển vinh' (glorious, illustrious).
• Vẻ vang (adj): Honorable, glorious. A more common synonym, slightly less formal than 'hiển vinh'.
• Hiển hách (adj): Illustrious, brilliant (often for military achievements or careers).
• Vinh quang (n/adj): Glory, glorious. Can be used as a noun meaning "glory" or an adjective meaning "glorious".

Synonyms

• Vẻ vang: honorable, glorious.
• Hiển hách: illustrious, brilliant.
• Lừng lẫy: resounding, renowned.

Related Idioms

• Vinh quy bái tổ: To return home in glory (often after passing imperial exams or achieving great success). This idiom shares the concept of radiant honor found in 'hiển vinh'.
• Nở mày nở mặt: To bring honor and pride to one's family. This relates to the result of achieving a 'hiển vinh' status.

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