Definition

1. Noun (Archaic/Literary):
   • A man of worth; a true man: Refers to a man who possesses the admirable qualities, character, or capability expected of a respectable gentleman. It emphasizes living up to the ideal of manhood.
   • A capable and promising young man: Specifically denotes a young man who shows talent, potential, and the qualities to become a successful and distinguished person.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tài trai thì phải làm cho nên danh nên vị. (A true man must strive to achieve fame and position.)
  • Chàng thanh niên ấy thật là một trang tài trai. (That youth is truly a capable and promising young man.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "tài trai" is now considered archaic and is primarily found in classical Vietnamese literature, historical texts, or used in a deliberately poetic or formal style to evoke a bygone era. It carries a connotation of Confucian or traditional masculine ideals.

Variants and Related Words

• Trai tráng (n): Young men in their prime, emphasizing physical strength and youth.
• Hào kiệt (n): A hero; a person of extraordinary ability and spirit.

Synonyms

• Man of character: A man with moral strength and integrity.
• A promising man: A man likely to be successful in the future.
• A worthy man: A man deserving of respect and honor.

Related Idioms

• "Làm nên danh nên vị": To achieve fame and a high position. This phrase is often associated with the expectation for a "tài trai".
  • Kẻ tài trai phải mong làm nên danh nên vị. (A worthy man must aspire to achieve fame and position.)