kiện tướng
Definition
- Noun:
- A champion or master competitor: An official title or designation for an athlete who has achieved the highest standard of performance in a sport, often by winning major competitions or meeting specific elite criteria.
- An expert or top performer in a field: Used metaphorically to describe a person who demonstrates exceptional skill, experience, and outstanding achievements in a particular profession or area of activity.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy là kiện tướng cờ vua quốc gia. (He is a national chess master.)
- Cô ấy được phong danh hiệu kiện tướng bơi lội. (She was awarded the title of swimming champion.)
- Ông ấy là một kiện tướng trong ngành marketing. (He is a master in the field of marketing.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in official contexts within sports federations to denote a specific, certified rank of excellence, such as "International Master" or "Grandmaster" in mind sports.
- In colloquial use, it can be applied humorously or admiringly to someone exceptionally skilled in everyday tasks.
Variants and Related Words
- Lực sĩ / Vận động viên: Athlete or sportsman (a more general term for a player or competitor).
- Nhà vô địch: Champion (specifically denotes a winner of a championship).
Synonyms
- Champion: A person who has defeated all rivals in a competition.
- Master: A person highly skilled in a particular art or activity.
- Expert: A person with comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Related Idioms
- While "kiện tướng" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is commonly used in phrases like:
- Tay chơi kiện tướng: A master player (often used in games or hobbies).
- Kiện tướng công nghệ: A technology wizard or master.
noun
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good player
