nhân dục
Definition
- Noun:
- Human desire: The innate cravings, wants, or passions of a person. This term often carries a philosophical or moral tone, referring to base or worldly desires.
- Human ambition: The driving aspirations or ambitions inherent to humankind, frequently viewed as insatiable or limitless.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhân dục thật khó kiểm soát. (Human desire is very difficult to control.)
- Triết học thường bàn về việc vượt lên trên nhân dục. (Philosophy often discusses transcending human desires.)
- Câu chuyện đó là một lời cảnh tỉnh về nhân dục vô bờ. (That story is a warning about boundless human ambition.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is considered literary and somewhat archaic. It is commonly found in philosophical, religious, or classical texts discussing ethics, morality, and the nature of mankind.
- It often implies desires that should be restrained or overcome to achieve a higher spiritual or ethical state.
Variants and Related Words
- Dục vọng (n): lust, strong desire (often with a negative connotation).
- Tham vọng (n): ambition, aspiration.
- Lòng tham (n): greed, covetousness.
Synonyms
- Desire: A strong feeling of wanting something.
- Passion: A strong and barely controllable emotion.
- Ambition: A strong desire to achieve something.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Nhân dục vô nhai / Nhân dục vô bờ: Human desire is boundless; human ambition knows no limits.
- Nhân dục vô nhai, đừng để nó chi phối mình. (Human desire is limitless; do not let it control you.)