Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Brilliant; Glorious; Splendid: Describing an achievement, deed, or record that is exceptionally outstanding, distinguished, and brings great honor or fame. It conveys a sense of magnificent and celebrated success.
   • Illustrious; Renowned: Describing a person, family, or tradition with a history of such celebrated and honorable achievements.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Ông ấy có một thành tích hiển hách trong quân đội. (He has a brilliant record of service in the military.)
  • Triều đại đó đã lập nên nhiều chiến công hiển hách. (That dynasty established many glorious military feats.)
  • Gia tộc họ có truyền thống hiển hách. (Their clan has an illustrious tradition.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "hiển hách" is formal and carries a strong, positive connotation, often used in historical, military, or ceremonial contexts to describe epic successes. It is not typically used for minor or everyday accomplishments.

Variants and Related Words

• Vẻ vang (adj): honorable, glorious. While similar, can be used in a slightly broader range of contexts, including personal pride, whereas emphasizes public recognition and grandeur.
• Lừng lẫy (adj): resounding, famous. Often used interchangeably with to describe famous victories or achievements.

Synonyms

• Glorious: deserving great praise and honor.
• Illustrious: well-known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
• Eminent: famous and respected within a particular sphere.
• Distinguished: very successful and commanding great respect.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Chiến công hiển hách: a brilliant/glorious feat of arms.
  • Lịch sử dân tộc ghi lại những chiến công hiển hách. (The nation's history records glorious feats of arms.)
• Thành tích hiển hách: brilliant achievements.
  • Vận động viên đó từ giã sự nghiệp với một loạt thành tích hiển hách. (That athlete retired with a series of brilliant achievements.)

adj

1. Brilliant; glorious; splendid
   • chiến công hiển hách
     Brilliant feat of arms