Definition

1. Noun (Literary):
   • A loyal heart; a heart of unwavering fidelity: A poetic and classical term referring to one's sincere and steadfast heart, often in the context of loyalty, love, or devotion. It emphasizes purity and constancy of feeling.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Dẫu xa cách, nàng vẫn giữ trọn tấc son. (Despite the distance, she still keeps her loyal heart intact.)
  • Tấc son ấy, anh nguyện dâng trọn cho đất nước. (That loyal heart, I vow to dedicate entirely to the country.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily found in classical poetry, formal writing, or elevated speech to express profound, chaste, and enduring sentiments.

Variants and Related Words

• Lòng son (n): A synonymous phrase also meaning "a loyal/faithful heart."
  • Lòng son sắt (n): An iron-strong loyal heart; emphasizes unbreakable fidelity.

Synonyms

• Loyal heart: A heart characterized by steadfast allegiance.
• Devotion: Profound dedication.
• Fidelity: Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief.

Related Idioms

• Tấc son gửi lại giang sơn: (To pledge one's loyal heart to the nation) A patriotic idiom expressing the ultimate devotion of one's heart and life to the homeland.
  • Chiến sĩ ra đi với tấc son gửi lại giang sơn. (The soldier departed, pledging his loyal heart to the nation.)