khổn hạnh
Definition
- Noun:
- Female virtue (archaic): "Khổn hạnh" refers to the traditional virtues expected of a woman in ancient Confucian society. It is an archaic term.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong xã hội phong kiến, "tam tòng tứ đức" là chuẩn mực khổn hạnh của người phụ nữ. (In feudal society, the "three obediences and four virtues" were the standard of female virtue.)
- Sách "Gia Huấn Ca" thường nhắc đến khổn hạnh của người con gái. (The "Family Training Ode" often mentions the virtue of a daughter.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is almost exclusively found in historical, literary, or academic contexts discussing traditional Vietnamese culture and Confucian values. It is not used in modern, everyday language.
Variants and Related Words
- Đức hạnh (n): Virtue, moral integrity (a more general and modern term for virtue, applicable to anyone).
- Tam tòng tứ đức (n): The "three obediences and four virtues," which is the specific Confucian code of conduct that defines .
- Công, dung, ngôn, hạnh (n): The "four virtues" (work, appearance, speech, conduct) which are the components of .
Synonyms
- Nữ đức: Female virtue (another term with similar meaning, also archaic).
- Đức tính của người phụ nữ: Virtues of a woman (a descriptive, modern phrase).
Notes on Meaning
- The term khổn hạnh carries significant historical and cultural weight. It represents a specific, rigid set of behavioral standards for women in pre-modern Vietnam, emphasizing obedience, modesty, and domestic skills. Understanding this word requires understanding its historical context.