khẳng khái
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Upright, righteous, and unyielding in character: Describes a person who possesses strong moral principles, integrity, and a firm, unwavering spirit, especially in the face of adversity or injustice. This term emphasizes a noble and steadfast character.
- Forthright and direct in manner: Can describe a manner of speaking or acting that is straightforward, honest, and without deceit or flattery.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Ông ấy là một người khẳng khái, không bao giờ chịu khuất phục trước cái ác. (He is an upright man who never yields to evil.)
- Lời nói khẳng khái của bà khiến mọi người nể phục. (Her forthright words commanded everyone's respect.)
- Tính cách khẳng khái giúp anh vượt qua mọi khó khăn. (His righteous and unyielding character helped him overcome all difficulties.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used in formal or literary contexts to praise someone's noble character and moral fortitude.
- Typically describes a person's inherent nature or a specific action/statement that demonstrates such a nature.
- một cử chỉ khẳng khái (a righteous gesture)
- sống một cuộc đời khẳng khái (to live an upright life)
Variants and Related Words
- Khảng khái (adj): A variant form with the same meaning as "khẳng khái." It is used interchangeably.
- Con người khảng khái (an upright person)
- Khí khái (n): Refers to the spirit of integrity, the quality of being "khẳng khái."
- một người có khí khái (a person of integrity)
Synonyms
- Ngay thẳng (adj): Straightforward, honest.
- Cương trực (adj): Upright, principled.
- Chính trực (adj): Righteous, just.
Antonyms
- Hèn nhát (adj): Cowardly.
- Nhu nhược (adj): Weak-willed, feeble.
- Xu nịnh (adj): Sycophantic, flattering.
- như khảng khái