nhân huệ
Definition
- Noun:
- Great kindness or favor: An act of significant benevolence, grace, or mercy bestowed upon someone. This term often conveys a sense of a profound and gracious benefit.
- Substantial grace: Refers to a major act of goodwill or compassion, typically from a superior or someone in a position of power.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà vua đã ban cho dân làng một nhân huệ. (The king bestowed a great favor upon the villagers.)
- Ân đó quả thực là một nhân huệ tôi không bao giờ quên. (That was truly a profound kindness I will never forget.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is considered literary and somewhat archaic. It is used to emphasize the magnitude and gracious nature of a benevolent act, often in historical, formal, or poetic contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Ân huệ (n): Favor, grace. A more commonly used synonym in modern Vietnamese.
- Ông ấy đã giúp đỡ tôi mà không đòi hỏi gì, thật là một ân huệ. (He helped me without asking for anything, it was truly a favor.)
Synonyms
- Great favor: A significant act of kindness.
- Benevolence: The quality of being well-meaning; kindness.
- Grace: Courteous goodwill, often seen as unearned.
Related Idioms
- While "nhân huệ" itself is not commonly found in modern idioms, its sentiment is related to expressions about gratitude and kindness, such as:
- Ăn quả nhớ kẻ trồng cây: Literally "When eating the fruit, remember the planter." Meaning: Remember and be grateful for the source of benefits and kindness.