thiện nhân
Definition
- Noun:
- A virtuous person; a good person: An individual who possesses and consistently demonstrates moral goodness, kindness, and honesty. The term carries a classical or literary tone.
- A benevolent person; a person of good will: Someone who actively wishes and does good for others.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong truyện cổ tích, thiện nhân cuối cùng cũng được đền đáp. (In fairy tales, the virtuous person is finally rewarded.)
- Ông ấy được mọi người kính trọng như một bậc thiện nhân. (He is respected by everyone as a man of virtue.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thiện nhân" is considered somewhat archaic or literary in modern Vietnamese. It is more commonly encountered in classical literature, philosophical texts, or formal, respectful descriptions rather than in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Người thiện (n): a good person. (A more modern and commonly used phrase with a similar meaning.)
- Anh ấy thực sự là một người thiện. (He is truly a good person.)
- Nhân từ (adj): benevolent, kind-hearted. (An adjective describing the quality of a "thiện nhân".)
- Bà ấy là người rất nhân từ. (She is a very benevolent person.)
Synonyms
- Good person: A person who behaves in a morally right way.
- Virtuous person: A person possessing high moral standards.
- Person of integrity: A person who adheres to strong ethical principles.
Related Idioms
- "Ở hiền gặp lành": Literally "Those who are kind will meet good fortune". This proverb encapsulates the concept associated with a "thiện nhân", implying that virtuous actions lead to positive outcomes.
- Hãy sống tốt, ở hiền gặp lành mà. (Live rightly, for kindness begets good fortune.)