quốc túy

Definition

1. Noun:
   • National essence / quintessence: The distinctive and superior spiritual and material qualities inherent to a nation, representing its most excellent and characteristic virtues.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Áo dài được coi là một phần quốc túy của Việt Nam. (The áo dài is considered part of Vietnam's national essence.)
  • Giữ gìn quốc túy là trách nhiệm của mọi công dân. (Preserving the national quintessence is the responsibility of every citizen.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in formal, cultural, and academic discourse to discuss the preservation of traditional identity in the face of globalization.
• It can refer to both tangible cultural heritage (like crafts, costumes) and intangible heritage (like ethical values, artistic spirit).

Variants and Related Words

• Tinh hoa (n): elite, cream, the finest part. Often used similarly to but can be applied more broadly beyond the national context.
• Bản sắc dân tộc (n): national identity. A related but broader concept encompassing the unique characteristics of a nation.

Synonyms

• National quintessence
• National spirit
• Cultural essence

Related Concepts

• Di sản văn hóa (n): cultural heritage. This includes both tangible and intangible heritage, which may constitute the .
• Truyền thống dân tộc (n): national tradition. The customs and practices passed down, often forming the basis of the national essence.