Definition

1. Noun (Archaic):
   • A nationally renowned scholar or intellectual: A learned person of exceptional talent and high reputation within a country.
   • An eminent literary figure of a nation: A distinguished person who is a leading figure in the letters or culture of a country.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy được tôn vinh là bậc quốc sĩ của thời đại. (He was honored as a nationally revered scholar of the era.)
  • Các bậc quốc sĩ đóng góp lớn cho nền văn hóa dân tộc. (The eminent national intellectuals contributed greatly to the national culture.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "quốc sĩ" is primarily used in historical or literary contexts to refer to esteemed scholars from past dynasties or periods. It conveys a sense of high cultural achievement and national prestige.

Variants and Related Words

• Danh sĩ (n): a famous scholar; a scholar of high repute.
  • Trạng nguyên Nguyễn Hiền là một danh sĩ lừng lẫy. (Principal Graduate Nguyễn Hiền was a renowned famous scholar.)

Synonyms

• Eminent scholar: A scholar of high standing and fame.
• National intellectual: A leading intellectual figure of a country.
• Literary luminary: A person who is a shining light in literature or letters.

Related Idioms

• While "quốc sĩ" itself is not commonly part of a specific idiom, it is conceptually related to the appreciation of talent in classical Vietnamese society, often found in phrases like (to recruit the worthy and receive scholars).