sơn hải

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Mountains and seas: A classical compound noun referring to the grand, enduring natural features of mountains and oceans, often used to symbolize permanence, vastness, or a solemn oath.
   • A solemn vow: A vow or promise described as being as firm as a mountain and as deep as the sea, implying unshakeable steadfastness and profound depth of commitment.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Lời thề sơn hải của họ không gì có thể phá vỡ. (Their solemn vow of mountains and seas is unbreakable.)
  • Tình bạn của họ vững bền như sơn hải. (Their friendship is as enduring as mountains and seas.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in formal, literary, or poetic contexts, often to elevate the gravity of a promise or to describe something of immense, timeless scale.

Variants and Related Words

• Sơn hà (n): mountains and rivers; often used to refer to the country or homeland.

  • Bảo vệ sơn hà. (To defend the homeland.)

• Sơn thủy (n): mountains and water; often refers to natural landscape or scenery.

  • Thưởng ngoạn sơn thủy hữu tình. (To enjoy picturesque landscapes.)

Synonyms

• Lời thề vững chắc: A firm vow.
• Lời hứa trang nghiêm: A solemn promise.
• Núi và biển: Mountains and sea (literal).

Related Idioms

• Vững như núi, sâu như bể: As firm as a mountain, as deep as the ocean; a common phrase explaining the meaning of "sơn hải."
  • Tình cảm của anh ấy dành cho cô ấy vững như núi, sâu như bể. (His feelings for her are as firm as a mountain, as deep as the ocean.)