rạng danh
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Definition
- 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.)
- Bring fame to, shed lustre on
- Rạng danh gia đìnhTo bring fame to one's family