Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Extremely precious; invaluable; worth a thousand gold pieces: Used to describe something of exceptional value, rarity, or importance, often with an emotional or sentimental connotation beyond material worth. It emphasizes pricelessness.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Thời gian bên gia đình là ngàn vàng. (Time spent with family is priceless.)
  • Anh ấy có một cơ hội ngàn vàng. (He has a golden opportunity.)
  • Sức khỏe quý giá ngàn vàng. (Health is invaluable.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in formal, literary, or proverbial contexts to elevate the subject's importance. It functions similarly to the English idioms "worth its weight in gold" or "priceless."

Variants and Related Words

• nghìn vàng (adj): This is a direct variant with identical meaning and usage.
  • Lời hứa nghìn vàng. (A promise worth a thousand gold pieces.)

Synonyms

• Priceless: So valuable that a price cannot be set.
• Invaluable: Extremely useful; irreplaceable.
• Precious: Of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly.

Related Idioms

• Cơ hội ngàn vàng: A golden opportunity; a rare and excellent chance.

  • Đừng bỏ lỡ cơ hội ngàn vàng này. (Don't miss this golden opportunity.)

• Quý như ngàn vàng: To treasure something as if it were worth a thousand gold pieces.

  • Mỗi giây phút tự do đều quý như ngàn vàng. (Every moment of freedom is treasured like gold.)

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