Definition

1. Noun:
   • Man, male: A term used to refer to a man or male individual. This is a literary or somewhat archaic term in modern Vietnamese, carrying a formal or classical nuance.
   • Son: In older usage, it could specifically mean a son.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy là một nam tử hán. (He is a manly man.)
  • Gia đình ấy có ba nam tử. (That family has three sons.)

Advanced Usage

• The term nam tử is often found in classical literature, historical contexts, or formal writing. It is rarely used in everyday conversation today.
• It can be part of set phrases or compound nouns that describe male virtues or roles, such as nam tử hán (a manly/brave man).

Variants and Related Words

• Nam nhi (noun): A near-synonym meaning "man" or "male," also with a classical and dignified tone, often emphasizing responsibility or character.
• Đàn ông (noun): The standard, modern word for "man" or "men."
• Con trai (noun): The standard, modern word for "son" or "boy."

Synonyms

• Đàn ông: Man, men (modern, common usage).
• Nam nhi: Man, male (literary, emphasizing masculinity).

Notes on Meaning

• The primary meaning is "man" or "male." The meaning of "son" is context-dependent and stems from older usage.
• Using nam tử in contemporary speech might sound poetic, formal, or deliberately old-fashioned.

1. (từ cũ) Man, male