Definition

1. Noun:
   • Will to do good, disposition to do good: A noble spirit and moral character that compels a person to act righteously, uphold justice, and perform good deeds for the benefit of others or the community. It emphasizes a sense of chivalry and selfless principle.
   • Chivalrous spirit / sense of honor: A quality of being gallant, honorable, and ready to fight for a just cause, often associated with heroism and sacrifice.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy là người có nghĩa khí, luôn sẵn sàng bênh vực kẻ yếu. (He is a person with a chivalrous spirit, always ready to defend the weak.)
  • Hành động đó thể hiện nghĩa khí của một trượng phu. (That action demonstrates the sense of honor of a true gentleman.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in formal, literary, or historical contexts to praise someone's noble character. It is a compound word formed from "nghĩa" (righteousness, justice) and "khí" (spirit, mettle).

Variants and Related Words

• Nghĩa hiệp (n): chivalry, knight-errantry; the conduct of a righteous hero.
• Khí khái (n): proud and honorable spirit; integrity.
• Chính khí (n): righteous spirit; unwavering moral integrity.

Synonyms

• Chivalry: the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, such as courage, honor, and readiness to help the weak.
• Nobility of spirit: the quality of having high moral principles and character.
• Sense of honor: a personal feeling of what is right and proper, guiding one's actions.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Trượng phu nghĩa khí: A man of honor and chivalrous spirit.
  • Anh ta hành xử như một trượng phu nghĩa khí. (He behaves like a man of honor and chivalrous spirit.)
• Sống có nghĩa khí: To live with principle and honor.
  • Cụ già đó sống có nghĩa khí được mọi người kính trọng. (That old man lives with principle and honor and is respected by everyone.)

1. Will to do good, disposition to do good (to the masses...)
   • Người có nghĩa khí
     A person with a disposition to do good