hứa quốc

Definition

1. Verb (archaic):
   • To pledge oneself to the nation: To make a solemn promise or vow to dedicate one's life, efforts, or loyalty to one's country. This term carries a strong, formal, and patriotic connotation, often implying a readiness for sacrifice.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Lòng hứa quốc thắm son ngăn ngắt. (A heart pledged to the nation is deeply and steadfastly crimson.)
  • Tinh thần hứa quốc của các liệt sĩ mãi được ghi nhớ. (The spirit of pledging oneself to the nation by the martyrs is forever remembered.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily found in classical or literary Vietnamese, especially in poetry and texts referring to pre-modern patriotism and sacrifice. It is not used in contemporary everyday language.

Variants and Related Words

• Thệ quốc (v): To swear an oath to the nation; an even stronger, more formal vow than "hứa quốc."
• Hiến thân cho tổ quốc (v): To devote/offer oneself to the fatherland (modern equivalent).

Synonyms

• Pledge to the nation: To make a formal promise to one's country.
• Vow to serve the country: To swear to dedicate oneself to national service.

Related Idioms

• Lòng son sắt với non sông: A heart of iron fidelity to the country (expressing similar enduring loyalty).