nghĩa khí
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- 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.)
- Will to do good, disposition to do good (to the masses...)
- Người có nghĩa khíA person with a disposition to do good