Definition

1. Noun:
   • Heavenly grace / Divine favor: A blessing, gift, or kindness believed to originate from heaven or a divine source.
   • Imperial grace / Royal favor: Historically, a specific term for the kindness, pardon, or benefits bestowed by a king or emperor, seen as divinely sanctioned.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Đứa trẻ là một thiên ân của gia đình. (The child is a heavenly grace for the family.)
  • Nhà vua đã tha tội cho họ, đó quả là một thiên ân. (The king pardoned them; it was truly an imperial grace.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is formal and carries a profound, respectful connotation. It is often used in literary, religious, or historical contexts to denote a profound, almost sacred, benefit.

Variants and Related Words

• Ân sủng (n): grace, favor (often used in religious contexts).
• Ân điển (n): grace, blessing.
• Hoàng ân (n): royal grace (a close synonym emphasizing the imperial aspect).

Synonyms

• Blessing: A beneficial thing for which one is grateful.
• Grace: The free and unmerited favor of a divine source.
• Favor: Approval, support, or kindness bestowed.

Related Idioms

• Thiên ân vạn tạ: An expression of immense gratitude, meaning "to thank a thousand times for the heavenly grace."
  • Thiên ân vạn tạ bệ hạ đã tha mạng. (A thousand thanks for Your Majesty's grace in sparing my life.)