Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Successful and prominent in society: Refers to a person who has achieved high social status, honor, and success in their career or life, often bringing prestige to themselves and their family.
   • To attain glory and distinction: Describes the state of having gained recognition, high rank, or illustrious standing through one's achievements.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ấy là một người con hiển đạt, làm rạng danh cho cả dòng họ. (He is a successful son who brings honor to the entire clan.)
  • Ước mơ của bố mẹ là nhìn thấy con cái hiển đạt. (The parents' dream is to see their children achieve high status and success.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is often used in a formal or literary context to describe long-term, recognized success that elevates one's social standing. It implies a journey of effort leading to a respected position.
  • Sự hiển đạt của ông ấy là kết quả của cả một đời phấn đấu. (His prominence is the result of a lifetime of striving.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hiển vinh (adj.): Glorious, honored. Focuses more on the honor and glory aspect.
• Đạt (v.): To achieve, to attain. The root verb meaning "to reach" or "to accomplish."

Synonyms

• Thành đạt: Successful, accomplished. A more common synonym.
• Vẻ vang: Glorious, illustrious. Emphasizes honor and pride.
• Rạng danh: To bring glory/fame (often used as a verb phrase).

Notes on Meaning

• The term hiển đạt carries a strong connotation of societal recognition and honor, often perceived as bringing pride and a "good name" to one's family. It is more specific than general success (thành công); it implies success that is publicly acknowledged and elevates social status.

1. make one's way in life, achieve a high position in society
   • Bố mẹ có con cái hiển đạt cũng được thơm lây
     The parents shared the good name of their children who had achieved high positions in society