Definition

1. Noun:
   • Wonder: A thing, place, or phenomenon that causes a feeling of great surprise and admiration because it is extremely beautiful, impressive, or remarkable. It often refers to a man-made structure or a natural feature of outstanding significance.
   • Marvel: An extraordinary object or sight that is considered astonishing.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Vạn Lý Trường Thành là một kì quan thế giới. (The Great Wall is a world wonder.)
  • Vịnh Hạ Long được công nhận là kì quan thiên nhiên thế giới. (Ha Long Bay is recognized as a world natural wonder.)
  • Ai Cập cổ đại để lại nhiều kì quan cho nhân loại. (Ancient Egypt left many wonders for humanity.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is most famously used in the compound "kì quan thế giới" (world wonder), referring to sites like the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World or modern lists of wonders.
  • Đền Taj Mahal là một trong những kì quan thế giới mới. (The Taj Mahal is one of the new wonders of the world.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kì quan thiên nhiên (n): Natural wonder.
  • Grand Canyon là một kì quan thiên nhiên của nước Mỹ. (The Grand Canyon is a natural wonder of America.)

Synonyms

• Wonder: An extraordinary creation or phenomenon.
• Marvel: Something that causes wonder.
• Spectacle: A visually striking performance or scene.

Related Idioms

• While "kì quan" itself is not typically part of idioms, it is central to the common phrase "bảy kì quan thế giới" (the seven wonders of the world).