Definition

1. Noun (archaic):
   • Honored guest; distinguished guest; guest of high status: A term of respect used in classical Vietnamese to refer to a highly esteemed or important visitor.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhà vua tiếp đón các thượng tân từ phương xa. (The king received the distinguished guests from afar.)
  • Cụ già xem tất cả con cháu về chơi đều là thượng tân. (The elderly man considered all his visiting grandchildren to be honored guests.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "thượng tân" is primarily found in classical or literary contexts and is rarely used in modern, everyday Vietnamese. It carries a formal and respectful tone.

Variants and Related Words

• Quý khách (n): Esteemed guest; honored guest. (Modern, commonly used equivalent)
  • Xin kính chào quý khách. (We respectfully welcome our esteemed guests.)

Synonyms

• Distinguished guest
• Honored guest
• Guest of honor
• Venerated visitor

Notes on Usage

• "Thượng tân" is an archaic term. In contemporary Vietnamese, "quý khách" or "khách quý" are the standard terms used to convey the same respectful meaning for an important guest.