mãnh tướng
Definition
- Noun:
- A valiant general; a fierce commander: A military leader renowned for exceptional bravery, ferocity in battle, and formidable combat prowess. The term emphasizes martial spirit and courageous leadership.
- A key star player (figurative, modern usage): In contemporary contexts, particularly in sports or competitive fields, it refers to a star performer who is crucial to a team's success, known for their aggressive and dominant play.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trận đánh đó đã làm nên tên tuổi của vị mãnh tướng. (That battle made the name of the valiant general.)
- Anh ấy chính là mãnh tướng của đội bóng, luôn ghi bàn trong những tình huống khó khăn. (He is the star player of the football team, always scoring in difficult situations.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a historical or literary connotation, evocative of ancient or medieval warfare.
- In modern business or gaming contexts, it can be used metaphorically to describe a top-performing executive or a character with overwhelming power.
Variants and Related Words
- Dũng tướng (n): A brave general. This is a close synonym, with a slightly stronger emphasis on courage than on ferocity.
- Hổ tướng (n): Literally "tiger general"; a synonym emphasizing fierceness and power like a tiger.
Synonyms
- Valiant general
- Fierce commander
- Champion (in figurative use)
- Star performer (in figurative use)
Related Idioms
- While "mãnh tướng" itself is not typically part of a common idiom, it is often used in descriptive phrases like:
- Một mãnh tướng thực thụ. (A true valiant general.)
- Tinh thần của một mãnh tướng. (The spirit of a fierce commander.)