oai phong
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Majestic, dignified, commanding respect: "oai phong" describes a person's appearance or demeanor that is imposing, dignified, and inspires awe or respect, often due to authority, nobility, or heroic bearing.
- Stately, august: It can also refer to something that has a grand, impressive, and solemn presence.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Vị tướng ấy trông rất oai phong. (That general looks very majestic.)
- Tư thế oai phong của con sư tử khiến mọi con vật khác phải kính sợ. (The lion's stately posture makes all other animals revere it.)
- Anh ấy bước vào phòng với dáng vẻ oai phong. (He entered the room with a dignified air.)
Advanced Usage
- "oai phong lẫm liệt": This is a common four-syllable idiom that intensifies the meaning, translating to "majestic and awe-inspiring" or "heroic and imposing."
- Tượng đài chiến sĩ vô danh đứng sừng sững, oai phong lẫm liệt. (The unknown soldier monument stands tall, majestic and awe-inspiring.)
Variants and Related Words
- Uy phong (威風): This is a Sino-Vietnamese variant with the same meaning and usage as "oai phong." It is often used in more formal or literary contexts.
- Uy phong của vị chủ tịch khiến mọi người im lặng. (The chairman's commanding presence made everyone fall silent.)
- Oai vệ: Another near-synonym meaning majestic, stately, or having an imposing manner.
- Oai nghiêm: Emphasizes solemn dignity and majesty.
Synonyms
- Uy nghi: Solemn and majestic.
- Đường bệ: Stately, dignified.
- Bệ vệ: Imposing, majestic (often used for architecture or posture).
Related Idioms
- "Mặt mày oai phong": Having a majestic face/expression.
- Sau chiến thắng, người chỉ huy trở về với mặt mày oai phong. (After the victory, the commander returned with a majestic countenance.)
- "Dáng đi oai phong": A majestic/stately gait.
- Con hổ có dáng đi oai phong của chúa sơn lâm. (The tiger has the majestic walk of the king of the jungle.)
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