Definition

1. Verb (Transitive):
   • To bring fame to; to shed lustre on; to glorify: The act of doing something so honorable or successful that it enhances the reputation and honor of a person, group, or entity.
   • To make famous; to bring renown: To cause someone or something to become well-known and respected for positive achievements.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ấy đã rạng danh gia đình bằng tấm huy chương vàng. (He brought fame to his family with the gold medal.)
  • Thành tích của cô ấy rạng danh cả trường học. (Her achievements glorified the entire school.)
  • Những nhà khoa học này rạng danh đất nước. (These scientists have brought renown to the country.)

Advanced Usage

• The word is often used in formal, literary, or ceremonial contexts to describe bringing honor to one's ancestors, family name, homeland, or institution through exceptional deeds.
• It carries a strong connotation of pride, legacy, and moral or professional excellence.

Variants and Related Words

• Làm rạng danh (v): A synonymous verb phrase meaning "to bring glory to."

  • Cô ấy luôn cố gắng làm rạng danh dòng họ. (She always strives to bring glory to her lineage.)

• Danh tiếng lừng lẫy (phrase): Having resounding fame or a glorious reputation, often as a result of actions that "rạng danh."

Synonyms

• To bring honor to: To act in a way that increases respect for someone or something.
• To glorify: To praise and honor, especially in a public way.
• To distinguish: To make prominent or excellent.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Rạng danh tổ tiên: To bring glory to one's ancestors.

  • Người con trai ấy đã rạng danh tổ tiên. (That son brought glory to his ancestors.)

• Rạng danh non sông: To bring fame to one's country (literally, "mountains and rivers").

  • Đội tuyển bóng đá rạng danh non sông. (The football team brought fame to the homeland.)

1. Bring fame to, shed lustre on
   • Rạng danh gia đình
     To bring fame to one's family