kính cố
Definition
- Noun:
- Respect for the elderly: A term denoting the traditional virtue of honoring, respecting, and caring for older people within society and family.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- "Kính cố" là một nét đẹp văn hóa của dân tộc Việt Nam. ("Kính cố" is a beautiful cultural feature of the Vietnamese people.)
- Trong gia đình, chúng tôi luôn giữ gìn truyền thống kính cố. (In our family, we always uphold the tradition of respect for the elderly.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is formal and is often used in discussions of cultural values, ethics, and social traditions rather than in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Kính lão (n): Respect for the elderly; a near-synonymous term.
- Kính lão đắc thọ is a related proverb meaning "Respecting the elderly brings longevity."
Synonyms
- Filial piety: (though this is more specific to parents).
- Veneration of the aged.
- Gerontophilia (in a cultural, non-clinical sense).
Related Idioms
- Kính lão đắc thọ: A proverb meaning "Respect the elderly and you will attain longevity." It encapsulates the idea that honoring elders brings blessings and a long life.