Definition

1. Noun:
   • Meritorious service; distinguished merit: "Huân công" refers to great achievements or outstanding contributions, especially those made for the nation or a significant cause, often recognized with honors or titles.
   • A title of nobility (historical): In historical contexts, particularly in feudal Vietnam, "huân công" was a noble title conferred upon individuals for their exceptional military or civil service.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy được vua phong tước vì những huân công to lớn. (He was granted a noble title by the king for his great meritorious services.)
  • Những huân công của các liệt sĩ sẽ mãi mãi được ghi nhớ. (The distinguished merits of the martyrs will be forever remembered.)

Advanced Usage

• "Lập huân công": to perform meritorious deeds; to achieve distinguished merit.

  • Anh ấy đã lập nhiều huân công trên chiến trường. (He performed many meritorious deeds on the battlefield.)

• "Huân công hiển hách": illustrious/glorious merits.

  • Vị tướng ấy nổi tiếng với những huân công hiển hách. (That general is famous for his illustrious merits.)

Variants and Related Words

• Công lao (n): contribution, effort. (A more general term for contributions, not necessarily as grand or formally recognized as "huân công").
• Công trạng (n): merits and achievements. (Similar to "huân công" but can be used in broader contexts, including non-military).
• Huân chương (n): medal, decoration. (An order or medal awarded as a symbol of recognition for merit).

Synonyms

• Chiến công: military exploit/achievement. (Specifically refers to achievements in war).
• Thành tích xuất sắc: outstanding achievements. (A modern, general term).

Related Idioms

• "Ghi tạc huân công": to engrave/eternally remember someone's merits.
  • Lịch sử sẽ ghi tạc huân công của người anh hùng. (History will eternally remember the hero's merits.)