nhân mạng
Definition
- Noun:
- Human life: Refers to the life of a human being, emphasizing its inherent value and sanctity. This term is often used in legal, ethical, or formal contexts to discuss the protection, loss, or value of life.
- Human life (as a countable entity): Can refer to individual human lives, especially when discussing casualties or sacrifices.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mọi nhân mạng đều quý giá. (Every human life is precious.)
- Tai nạn đã cướp đi nhiều nhân mạng. (The accident claimed many human lives.)
- Luật pháp nghiêm cấm hành vi xâm phạm đến nhân mạng. (The law strictly prohibits acts that violate human life.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "nhân mạng" is formal and carries significant weight. It is commonly found in legal documents, news reports about accidents or crimes, and discussions about human rights and ethics.
- It is often used with verbs like "tôn trọng" (to respect), "bảo vệ" (to protect), "cướp đi" (to claim/take away), "hy sinh" (to sacrifice).
Variants and Related Words
- Sinh mạng (n): Life, vitality. Often used interchangeably with "nhân mạng" but can sound slightly less formal and may also apply to animals in some contexts.
- Tính mạng (n): Life, safety. Very common, focusing on the state of being alive and safe from harm. (e.g., - to threaten one's life).
- Mạng người (n): Human life. A more colloquial or journalistic term with a similar meaning to "nhân mạng."
Synonyms
- Sự sống con người: Human life/existence.
- Con người (in specific contexts): People, humans. (e.g., - human casualties).
Related Phrases
- Tội xâm phạm nhân mạng: The crime of violating human life (e.g., murder, manslaughter).
- Giá trị nhân mạng: The value of human life.
Related Idioms
- Một mạng người hơn một đống của: (Proverb) A human life is worth more than a pile of possessions. This idiom underscores the supreme value of human life over material wealth.
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