quấc
Definition
- Noun (Archaic):
- Country / Nation: An archaic phonetic variant of the modern Vietnamese word "quốc," used historically to denote a nation, state, or country. It is found in older literary or patriotic compounds.
- Patriotism: As a component in terms related to love for one's nation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tinh thần ái quấc là rất quan trọng. (The spirit of patriotism is very important.)
- Quấc gia hưng vong, thất phu hữu trách. (The rise and fall of the nation is the responsibility of every common citizen.)
Advanced Usage
- This form is obsolete in contemporary standard Vietnamese. Its usage is primarily encountered in historical texts, classical literature, or fixed phrases from earlier periods. The modern standard spelling is "quốc".
Variants and Related Words
- Quốc (n): The modern, standard form meaning "nation" or "country."
- quốc gia (n): nation, state.
- ái quốc (n): patriotism.
- quốc kỳ (n): national flag.
Synonyms
- Nation: A large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular state or territory.
- Country: A nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory.
- State: A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
Notes on Usage
- The word "quấc" is an orthographic relic. Learners should use the modern spelling "quốc" in all contemporary writing and speech. Recognizing "quấc" is important for reading historical or classical Vietnamese materials.