quốc thể

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • National dignity / national prestige: The honor, reputation, and overall standing of a nation in the eyes of the international community. It represents the collective face and respectability of a country.
    • National image / national stature: The perceived character, status, and integrity of a nation as a whole entity.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Hành động đó làm tổn hại đến quốc thể. (That action damages national prestige.)
    • Mọi công dân đều có trách nhiệm giữ gìn quốc thể. (Every citizen has a responsibility to uphold the nation's dignity.)
    • Vận động viên đã mang vinh quang về, nâng cao quốc thể. (The athlete brought glory home, elevating the nation's stature.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in formal, diplomatic, and political contexts to discuss actions or events that affect how a country is perceived globally.
  • It is a concept closely tied to sovereignty, diplomatic conduct, and national pride.
Variants and Related Words
  • Thể diện quốc gia: A near-synonymous phrase also meaning "national face" or "national honor."
  • Danh dự quốc gia: National honor.
  • Uy tín quốc tế: International prestige.
Synonyms
  • National honor
  • National prestige
  • Dignity of the state
  • National image
Related Concepts
  • Chủ quyền quốc gia: National sovereignty. is often invoked in matters related to sovereignty.
  • Ngoại giao: Diplomacy. Diplomatic protocols are carefully observed to protect .
  • Lòng tự tôn dân tộc: National self-esteem. This is the internal sentiment related to the external concept of .