lời sắt son
Definition
- Noun Phrase:
- Words of iron and vermilion: A poetic and literary Vietnamese phrase describing words that are as steadfast and loyal as iron and as faithful and true as vermilion (a bright red pigment). It signifies a solemn, unbreakable promise, vow, or statement of unwavering loyalty and fidelity.
Usage Examples
- Noun Phrase:
- Anh ấy hứa với lời sắt son sẽ luôn bảo vệ đất nước. (He promised with words of iron and vermilion to always protect the country.)
- Lời sắt son của đôi lứa thề nguyền dưới trăng. (The words of iron and vermilion of the couple who vowed under the moon.)
Advanced Usage
- This phrase is primarily used in formal, poetic, or literary contexts, often related to vows of love, loyalty to one's nation, or solemn oaths. It conveys a sense of ancient, timeless commitment.
Variants and Related Words
- Lời thề sắt son (n): A solemn oath of iron and vermilion; an even more explicit phrase for a vow.
- Lời thề sắt son ấy vang vọng qua nhiều thế hệ. (That solemn oath of iron and vermilion echoes through many generations.)
Synonyms
- Solemn vow: A formal and serious promise.
- Unbreakable promise: A pledge that cannot be violated.
- Pledge of unwavering loyalty: A commitment of absolute faithfulness.
Related Idioms
- Sắt son: (Adjective) Faithful, loyal, steadfast. Often used to describe one's heart or commitment.
- Một tấm lòng sắt son. (A heart of iron and vermilion / a steadfast heart.)