nghĩa dũng

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Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Righteous and Brave: Describes a person who possesses both unwavering loyalty to a just cause or moral principle (nghĩa) and great courage or valor (dũng) in action.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Vị tướng nghĩa dũng ấy được cả nước kính trọng. (That righteous and brave general is respected by the whole nation.)
  • Tinh thần nghĩa dũng của các anh hùng dân tộc là tấm gương sáng. (The righteous and brave spirit of the national heroes is a shining example.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in formal, literary, or historical contexts to praise heroic figures, warriors, or leaders who combine moral integrity with martial bravery. It is a compound quality, emphasizing that courage is guided by a sense of justice and loyalty.

Variants and Related Words

• Nghĩa khí (n): righteous spirit, chivalrous spirit.
  • Một con người đầy nghĩa khí. (A person full of righteous spirit.)
• Hào khí (n): heroic spirit, noble fervor.
  • hào khí Đông A (the heroic spirit of the Trần dynasty).

Synonyms

• Gallant: Brave and heroic, often with an emphasis on chivalrous behavior.
• Valiant: Possessing or showing courage or determination, especially in a noble cause.
• Chivalrous (in a historical sense): Marked by honor, generosity, and courage, often associated with knights.

Related Idioms

• Trung nghĩa: Loyal and righteous.
  • Một bề tôi trung nghĩa. (A loyal and righteous subject.)
• Dũng cảm: Courageous, brave.
  • Hành động dũng cảm. (A courageous act.)