hào kiệt
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Definition
- Noun:
- Hero; person of outstanding talent and mettle: Refers to an individual possessing exceptional ability and spirit, far surpassing ordinary people. This term often describes historical or legendary figures of great virtue and accomplishment.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong lịch sử Việt Nam có nhiều bậc hào kiệt. (Vietnamese history has many heroes.)
- Anh ấy là một hào kiệt của thời đại mới. (He is a hero of the new era.)
- Vận nước lúc thịnh lúc suy, song hào kiệt thời nào cũng có. (The nation's fortune has its ups and downs, but every era has its heroes.)
Advanced Usage
- "bậc anh hùng hào kiệt": a phrase combining "hero" (anh hùng) and "hero" (hào kiệt) for emphasis, meaning "great heroes" or "illustrious heroes".
- Đất nước ghi công các bậc anh hùng hào kiệt. (The country records the merits of the great heroes.)
Variants and Related Words
- Anh hùng (noun): hero. While similar, "anh hùng" can be more commonly used in modern contexts, whereas "hào kiệt" often carries a more classical, literary, or historical nuance.
- Nghĩa sĩ (noun): righteous person; often refers to volunteers or militiamen fighting for a just cause, sometimes overlapping with the concept of a local hero.
- Trượng phu (noun): a man of honor and strong character; a gentleman-hero.
Synonyms
- Hero (Anh hùng): a person admired for courage or noble qualities.
- Person of exceptional talent and spirit (Người tài đức vẹn toàn): a person of complete talent and virtue.
Related Idioms
- "Hào kiệt bốn phương": heroes from all directions/corners of the land. This idiom describes a gathering of talented and courageous individuals from everywhere.
- Cuộc thi đã quy tụ hào kiệt bốn phương. (The competition gathered heroes from all corners of the land.)