Definition

1. Noun:
   • Spirit, mettle, or character: The inherent strength of one's spirit, moral courage, and unwavering will, especially when demonstrated through action in the face of challenge or adversity.
   • Stature or stamp: The distinctive quality of dignity, grandeur, or noble bearing in a person's character.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Người anh hùng ấy thể hiện khí phách kiên cường trước kẻ thù. (That hero displayed an indomitable spirit before the enemy.)
  • Ông ấy hành xử với một khí phách đáng ngưỡng mộ. (He conducts himself with an admirable stature of character.)
  • Khí phách của dân tộc Việt Nam không bao giờ khuất phục. (The mettle of the Vietnamese nation never submits.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in formal, literary, or heroic contexts to describe the noble and courageous essence of individuals, groups, or nations.
• It implies a combination of inner strength, purpose, and dignity that is outwardly manifested.

Variants and Related Words

• Khí tiết (n): Moral integrity, principled character, often related to loyalty and unyielding principles.

  • Giữ vững khí tiết của một nhà nho. (To maintain the moral integrity of a scholar.)

• Hào khí (n): Heroic spirit, martial spirit, or gallant mettle, often with a connotation of vibrancy and momentum.

  • Hào khí Đông A. (The heroic spirit of the Trần dynasty.)

Synonyms

• Fortitude: Courage in pain or adversity.
• Mettle: A person's ability to cope well with difficulties; spirit and resilience.
• Stature: Importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement, often moral.
• Backbone: Firmness of character; resoluteness.

Related Idioms

• Khí phách anh hùng: Heroic spirit/metle.

  • Trận chiến thể hiện khí phách anh hùng của người lính. (The battle demonstrated the heroic mettle of the soldiers.)

• Khí phách quật cường: Unyielding, indomitable spirit.

  • Dân tộc ta có truyền thống khí phách quật cường. (Our nation has a tradition of an indomitable spirit.)

noun

1. sence of perposes and uprightness, stuff, stamp