mối giường
Definition
- Noun:
- A foundational principle or a fundamental rule: This term refers to a basic, guiding rule or a standard that serves as the foundation for proper conduct, speech, or thought. It implies a model of correctness or propriety.
- A norm or a precedent: It can denote an established standard or example that should be followed.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lời nói của ông ấy luôn đúng mối giường. (His words always follow the proper principles.)
- Hành xử thiếu mối giường sẽ khó được chấp nhận. (Behaving without regard for fundamental norms will be difficult to accept.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "mối giường" is archaic and is primarily found in classical Vietnamese literature or formal, philosophical contexts. It is not used in everyday modern conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Khuôn phép (n): rules, regulations, framework.
- Mọi việc phải tuân theo khuôn phép. (Everything must follow the rules.)
Synonyms
- Principle: a fundamental truth or proposition.
- Foundation: the basis or groundwork of anything.
- Norm: a standard, model, or pattern.
- Precedent: an earlier event or action regarded as an example.
Related Idioms
- Ra mối giường: to set a precedent or to establish a proper standard.
- Ông ấy đã ra mối giường cho các thế hệ sau. (He set a precedent for later generations.)