nên danh
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To become famous / to make a name for oneself: To achieve a reputation, fame, or a distinguished position through one's actions, work, or character, resulting in being widely known and respected.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Ông ấy đã nên danh nhờ những công trình nghiên cứu xuất sắc. (He became famous thanks to his excellent research works.)
- Muốn nên danh trong làng nghề, phải có tay nghề thật giỏi. (To make a name for yourself in the craft village, you must have truly excellent skills.)
- Cô ấy nên danh là một luật sư tài ba và liêm chính. (She made a name for herself as a talented and upright lawyer.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase often carries a connotation of earning fame through merit, hard work, or virtuous deeds, rather than through notoriety or chance. It implies a positive reputation built over time.
Variants and Related Words
Lập danh (v): to establish a reputation, to build a name.
- Anh ấy quyết tâm lập danh trong ngành công nghệ. (He is determined to build a name in the technology industry.)
Nên người (v): to become a respectable, accomplished person.
- Cha mẹ luôn mong con cái nên người. (Parents always wish for their children to become accomplished people.)
Synonyms
- To gain fame: to acquire public recognition.
- To achieve renown: to become widely celebrated.
- To build a reputation: to establish a standing in a particular field.
Related Idioms
- "Nên danh nên phận": This idiom extends the meaning to signify achieving both fame and a proper station or destiny in life, suggesting complete success and fulfillment.
- Cụ đã sống một đời nên danh nên phận. (The elder lived a life of both great repute and fulfilled destiny.)