khí cốt
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Definition
Noun: * Gait, Carriage, Figure: The inherent or natural posture, bearing, and way of carrying oneself that reflects one's character, spirit, or inner strength. It often implies a noble, strong, or distinctive demeanor. * Spirit, Backbone, Mettle: The inner fortitude, moral strength, and unyielding character of a person.
Usage Examples
- (That person has the carriage of a martial artist.)
- (That statement shows the mettle of a leader.)
- (Despite difficulties, he still maintained an indomitable spirit.)
Advanced Usage
- "khí cốt anh hùng": heroic spirit/metle.
- Truyện cổ thường ca ngợi khí cốt anh hùng. (Folk tales often praise the heroic mettle.)
- "thiếu khí cốt": to lack backbone/fortitude.
- Hành động đó chứng tỏ hắn thiếu khí cốt. (That action proves he lacks backbone.)
Variants and Related Words
- Khí phách (n): heroic spirit, mettle (often used in a more majestic or heroic context).
- Khí phách anh hùng. (Heroic mettle.)
- Cốt cách (n): character, nature, essential qualities.
- Cốt cách thanh cao. (A noble character.)
Synonyms
- Tư thế: posture, stance (more physical).
- Bản lĩnh: capability, inner strength.
- Khí tiết: moral integrity, steadfast spirit.
Related Idioms
- "Có khí cốt": to have backbone; to be strong-willed.
- Một người có khí cốt không dễ dàng khuất phục. (A person with backbone is not easily subdued.)
- "Khí cốt hiên ngang": an indomitable and upright spirit.
- Người chiến sĩ ấy đứng đó với khí cốt hiên ngang. (That soldier stood there with an indomitable spirit.)
noun
- gait, carriage, figure