Definition

1. Noun (archaic):
   • Good name, good reputation: A term referring to one's esteemed reputation or honorable standing in society, often achieved through virtuous conduct or notable achievements.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy luôn giữ gìn phương danh của dòng họ. (He always upholds the good name of the family lineage.)
  • Vị quan thanh liêm để lại một phương danh sáng ngời. (The incorruptible mandarin left behind a brilliant reputation.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily found in classical or literary Vietnamese contexts, such as historical texts, formal writings, or proverbs discussing honor and legacy.

Variants and Related Words

• Danh tiếng (n): reputation, fame (a more common modern equivalent).

  • Danh tiếng của công ty lan rộng. (The company's reputation has spread.)

• Thanh danh (n): honor, good name (also somewhat literary, but less archaic than "phương danh").

  • Anh ấy bảo vệ thanh danh của mình. (He protects his honor.)

Synonyms

• Reputation: The common beliefs or opinions held about someone or something.
• Renown: The state of being widely known and acclaimed.
• Good name: A person's honor or esteem.

Related Idioms

• Lưu danh thiên cổ: To have one's name remembered for a thousand generations; to achieve immortal fame.

  • Vị anh hùng đó đã lưu danh thiên cổ. (That hero has achieved immortal fame.)

• Nổi danh: To become famous or renowned.

  • Cô ấy nổi danh khắp vùng. (She became famous throughout the region.)

1. (từ cũ) Good name, good reputation