quốc sĩ
Definition
- 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).