Definition

Adjective: - Glorious, illustrious, honorable: Describes something or someone that is extremely admirable, worthy of great respect and pride, often due to outstanding achievements, noble character, or a radiant, splendid reputation. It conveys a sense of brilliant honor and resplendence.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Sự nghiệp cách mạng của dân tộc ta thật quang vinh. (Our nation's revolutionary cause is truly glorious.)
  • Anh ấy đã hoàn thành một nhiệm vụ quang vinh. (He completed an honorable mission.)
  • Truyền thống quang vinh của nhà trường luôn được gìn giữ. (The school's illustrious tradition is always preserved.)

Advanced Usage

• "vinh quang": This is a common variant with the same meaning (glorious, honor). While "quang vinh" is often used in formal, official, or literary contexts, "vinh quang" is also widely used.
  • Chiến thắng đó mang lại vinh quang cho cả đội. (That victory brought glory to the whole team.)
• Used to describe abstract concepts like history, tradition, duty, career, victory, or a person's name/reputation.

Variants and Related Words

• Vinh quang (n/adj): Glory, glorious. (A closely related term, often used interchangeably in many contexts).
• Vẻ vang (adj): Honorable, creditable. (Slightly less intense than "quang vinh", focusing on honor and credit).
• Rạng rỡ (adj): Brilliant, resplendent, shining. (Often describes literal or figurative brightness and splendor).

Synonyms

• Vinh hiển: Glorious, illustrious (formal/literary).
• Hiển hách: Illustrious, celebrated (especially for military or great achievements).
• Lừng lẫy: Resounding, renowned (emphasizing fame and impressive impact).

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Con đường quang vinh: The glorious path.
  • Họ đã bước đi trên con đường quang vinh của lịch sử. (They walked on the glorious path of history.)
• Tên tuổi quang vinh: A glorious name/reputation.
  • Vị tướng ấy có một tên tuổi quang vinh trong sử sách. (That general has a glorious name in the history books.)

adj

1. glorious