mật sắc
Definition
- Adjective:
- Bold and daring; audacious; having great courage and nerve. This term describes a person who acts with exceptional bravery, often in a way that is surprisingly fearless or even reckless. It implies a strong will and a willingness to take significant risks.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ta là một người rất mật sắc, không sợ bất kỳ thử thách nào. (He is a very bold and daring person, unafraid of any challenge.)
- Với tinh thần mật sắc, cô ấy đã một mình đối mặt với kẻ thù. (With an audacious spirit, she faced the enemy alone.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "mật sắc" is often used in literary or formal contexts to praise someone's formidable courage. It can sometimes carry a connotation of stubbornness or an unyielding nature in the pursuit of a goal.
Variants and Related Words
- To gan (adj): brave, gutsy. Often used in a similar context but can be slightly less formal.
- Hắn to gan chống lại cả nhóm. (He was gutsy enough to oppose the whole group.)
Synonyms
- Audacious: showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.
- Dauntless: showing fearlessness and determination.
- Intrepid: fearless; adventurous.
- Bold: showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.
Related Idioms
- To gan đánh bạo: This is a closely related idiom meaning "to have the gall or nerve to dare." It emphasizes the aspect of daring to do something bold.
- Nó to gan đánh bạo cãi lại sếp. (He had the nerve to talk back to the boss.)