Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Brave and chivalrous; having a noble and unyielding spirit. This describes a person's character as being proudly upright, generous, and principled, often in the face of adversity or injustice. It combines a sense of dignified courage with a magnanimous heart.
   • Unyielding and generous; staunch and high-minded. It refers to an inflexible adherence to one's honorable principles, coupled with a generous and heroic disposition.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Ông ấy là một người khảng khái, luôn sẵn sàng bênh vực kẻ yếu. (He is a brave and chivalrous man, always ready to defend the weak.)
  • Dù nghèo khó, bà ấy vẫn sống một cách khảng khái. (Despite being poor, she lived in a staunch and high-minded way.)
  • Tinh thần khảng khái của các chiến sĩ được mọi người ngưỡng mộ. (The soldiers' unyielding and generous spirit was admired by everyone.)

Advanced Usage

• The term khảng khái is often used in literary or formal contexts to describe historical figures, heroes, or individuals who display a combination of proud integrity and selfless virtue. It implies a moral fortitude that is not just about personal bravery but also about a larger sense of honor and justice.

Variants and Related Words

• Hào hiệp (adj): chivalrous, gallant. Focuses more on the generous, heroic aspect.
• Hiên ngang (adj): dauntless, undaunted. Focuses more on the proud, fearless demeanor.
• Kiên cường (adj): steadfast, resilient. Focuses on unwavering strength.

Synonyms

• Chivalrous: having the qualities of gallantry and honor associated with knights.
• Magnanimous: generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.
• Upright: strictly honorable or honest.
• Staunch: very loyal and committed in attitude.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Khí phách khảng khái: This phrase emphasizes the indomitable and noble spirit of a person.
  • Vị tướng lĩnh nổi tiếng với khí phách khảng khái. (The commander is famous for his indomitable and noble spirit.)
• Lòng dạ khảng khái: Refers to a brave and generous heart/mind.
  • Anh ấy có lòng dạ khảng khái, không màng tư lợi. (He has a brave and generous heart, unconcerned with personal gain.)

adj

1. brave; chivalrous