mạt nghệ
Definition
- Noun:
- A lowly trade / a despised profession: In historical and social contexts, "mạt nghệ" refers to an occupation that was looked down upon or considered the lowest in social status within traditional or feudal society.
- The dregs of professions: It implies a trade viewed as having the least prestige or honor.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong xã hội phong kiến, vài nghề bị coi là mạt nghệ. (In feudal society, some trades were considered lowly professions.)
- Ông ta làm một công việc bị xem như mạt nghệ. (He worked a job seen as a despised trade.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily historical and carries a strong pejorative connotation, reflecting outdated social hierarchies and class prejudices. It is rarely used in modern contexts except when discussing historical social structures.
Variants and Related Words
- Nghề hèn mọn (n): a mean/lowly occupation. This is a more general modern synonym.
- Nghề thấp kém (n): an inferior/low-status job.
Synonyms
- Despised trade
- Lowly occupation
- Menial profession
Related Concepts
- Social stratification: The historical context in which certain trades were systematically devalued.
- Class prejudice: The bias against people based on their type of work.