nhân nghì
Definition
- Noun (Archaic):
- Humaneness and righteousness: A classical Confucian concept combining "nhân" (benevolence, humaneness) and "nghĩa" (righteousness, justice). It represents the fundamental virtues of a morally upright person, emphasizing compassion and correct moral conduct.
- Humanity and duty: Refers to the ethical principles governing proper human relationships and social responsibility.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy sống một đời nhân nghì. (He lived a life of humaneness and righteousness.)
- Câu chuyện cổ tích thường ca ngợi lòng nhân nghì. (Folk tales often praise the virtue of humanity and duty.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in classical, literary, or philosophical contexts and is rarely used in modern everyday conversation. It evokes a traditional ethical framework.
Variants and Related Words
- Nhân nghĩa (n): This is the modern and more commonly used form with the same core meaning of benevolence and righteousness.
- Lòng nhân nghĩa là nền tảng của xã hội. (Benevolence and righteousness are the foundation of society.)
Synonyms
- Benevolence and righteousness: The closest direct translation of the combined virtue.
- Humanity and justice: Emphasizes the social and moral aspects.
- Virtue: A more general term for moral excellence.
Related Idioms
- While there are no common idioms using the exact phrase "nhân nghì", the concept is central to many Vietnamese proverbs about virtue.
- Ở có nhân, mười phần chẳng khó: (When you dwell in humaneness, ten tasks are not difficult.) This proverb highlights the value of "nhân," a key component of "nhân nghì."