Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Sacred, holy: Refers to something connected with a god or religion, or considered to be very important and deserving great respect, often because of a spiritual or religious significance.
   • Profoundly revered, inviolable: Describes something that is held in the highest esteem, considered untouchable or of supreme importance, such as a solemn duty, a profound emotion, or a fundamental right.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Lời thề đó rất thiêng liêng. (That vow is very sacred.)
  • Tình yêu tổ quốc là một thứ tình cảm thiêng liêng. (Love for the fatherland is a sacred sentiment.)
  • Ngôi đền này là một nơi thiêng liêng. (This temple is a holy place.)

Advanced Usage

• Used to describe abstract concepts, duties, bonds, or places that command absolute respect and are often protected from violation.
  • quyền thiêng liêng: sacred right.
  • nghĩa vụ thiêng liêng: sacred duty.

Variants and Related Words

• Thiêng (adj): Often used interchangeably in some contexts, but can sometimes imply a sense of the supernatural or "spiritually potent" in addition to sacred.
  • khu rừng thiêng: sacred forest.

Synonyms

• Sacred: Regarded with reverence and dedicated to a religious purpose or considered inviolable.
• Holy: Belonging to or coming from a god; morally and spiritually perfect.
• Hallowed: Honored as holy; greatly respected.
• Revered: Regarded with deep respect and admiration.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Thiêng liêng bất khả xâm phạm: Sacred and inviolable.
  • Chủ quyền lãnh thổ là thiêng liêng bất khả xâm phạm. (Territorial sovereignty is sacred and inviolable.)

adj

1. sacred, holy