hiển vinh
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Definition
- 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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