hiếu nữ
Definition
- Noun:
- Filial daughter: A daughter who demonstrates exceptional devotion, respect, and care towards her parents, particularly by fulfilling her duties to them. This is an archaic and literary term rooted in Confucian values.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Câu chuyện ca ngợi tấm gương của một hiếu nữ. (The story praises the example of a filial daughter.)
- Theo truyền thống, hiếu nữ là hình mẫu lý tưởng. (Traditionally, the filial daughter was an ideal model.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "hiếu nữ" is primarily found in historical, literary, or formal contexts discussing traditional ethics. It is rarely used in modern conversational Vietnamese.
Variants and Related Words
- Hiếu tử (n): A filial son. The male counterpart to "hiếu nữ."
- Chữ hiếu (n): Filial piety; the fundamental Confucian virtue of respect for one's parents and ancestors.
Synonyms
- Devoted daughter: A daughter who is very loyal and loving.
- Dutiful daughter: A daughter who conscientiously fulfills her obligations.
Cultural Note
- The concept is a specific application of filial piety ("hiếu"), a cornerstone of traditional Vietnamese and East Asian social values. It often implied specific acts of care, obedience, and sacrifice for one's parents.