hàn sĩ
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Definition
- Noun:
- A poor scholar; an impoverished student or intellectual: A historical term referring to a student or scholar of Confucian learning who lives in humble, often poverty-stricken, circumstances. It emphasizes the virtue of pursuing knowledge and moral cultivation despite material hardship.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong xã hội phong kiến, nhiều hàn sĩ vẫn miệt mài đèn sách. (In feudal society, many poor scholars still diligently studied by lamplight.)
- Câu chuyện kể về một hàn sĩ nghèo nhưng có chí lớn. (The story is about a poor student of humble means but great ambition.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "hàn sĩ" is considered literary and archaic. It evokes the Confucian scholarly tradition and is often used in historical, literary, or poetic contexts to convey a sense of dignified poverty and dedication to learning.
Variants and Related Words
- Hàn nho (n): A synonym for "hàn sĩ," specifically meaning a poor Confucian scholar.
- Ông cụ là một hàn nho, sống thanh bạch với sách vở. (The old man was a poor Confucian scholar, living a simple life with his books.)
- Sĩ tử (n): A candidate or scholar (often in the context of imperial examinations), which can be a broader term that includes "hàn sĩ."
- Các sĩ tử tập trung tại kinh đô để dự thi. (The scholars gathered in the capital to take the exams.)
Synonyms
- Impoverished scholar
- Needy student (in a historical/literary context)
- Poor intellectual
Related Idioms
- Hàn sĩ đa tài: "Poor scholars are often talented." An idiom suggesting that talent and virtue can be found among those of modest means.
- Đừng coi thường người nghèo, hàn sĩ đa tài mà. (Don't look down on the poor, for poor scholars are often talented.)