khởi thân
Definition
- Verb:
- To set out on a journey; to depart; to leave one's place of origin. This term describes the act of beginning a physical journey, often implying a departure from one's home or starting point to go elsewhere.
- To originate from; to have one's beginnings in. In a figurative sense, it refers to the starting point of a person's career, life path, or development, indicating their humble or initial origins.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Sau khi tốt nghiệp, anh ấy khởi thân lên thành phố tìm việc. (After graduating, he set out for the city to find a job.)
- Vị tổng thống khởi thân từ một người nông dân nghèo. (The president originated from a poor farmer.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is somewhat literary and formal. It is often used in biographical or narrative contexts to describe the start of a significant life journey or transformation.
Variants and Related Words
- Xuất thân (v/n): to come from; background/origin. This is a more common synonym focusing on social or familial origin.
- Ông ấy xuất thân trong một gia đình trí thức. (He comes from an intellectual family.)
Synonyms
- Depart: to leave, especially to start a journey.
- Originate: to have a specified beginning.
- Emerge from: to come out from a particular background.
Related Idioms
- Khởi nghiệp: to start a business; to embark on a career.
- Cô ấy khởi nghiệp với một cửa hàng nhỏ. (She started her business with a small shop.)