thân danh
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- Personal dignity; one's own honor and reputation: Refers to the inherent worth and social standing of an individual, encompassing both self-respect and the esteem in which one is held by others. It implies a moral responsibility to uphold this dignity.
- (Archaic, often ironic) The title or status one holds: Used, particularly in older contexts, to refer to one's official position or name, sometimes with a sarcastic tone to highlight a discrepancy between one's status and actions.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ta luôn biết giữ gìn thân danh của mình. (He always knows how to preserve his personal dignity.)
- Thân danh một người thầy mà cư xử như vậy sao được? (How can someone with the title of a teacher behave like that?)
- Cô ấy coi trọng thân danh hơn tiền bạc. (She values her honor more than money.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is considered somewhat formal or literary in modern Vietnamese and may carry a classical nuance. It is often used in contexts discussing moral integrity, social standing, or in critical commentary.
Variants and Related Words
- Danh dự (n): honor, reputation. A more common synonym for the concept of honor.
- Bảo vệ danh dự gia đình. (To protect the family's honor.)
- Phẩm giá (n): dignity, personal worth. Focuses more on intrinsic moral value.
- Phẩm giá con người. (Human dignity.)
Synonyms
- Personal honor: The good reputation and ethical standing of an individual.
- Reputation: The common opinion or esteem held about a person.
- Dignity: The state of being worthy of honor and respect.
Related Idioms
- Giữ gìn thân danh: To preserve/maintain one's honor and dignity.
- Suốt đời, ông ấy đã giữ gìn thân danh trong sạch. (Throughout his life, he maintained an unblemished honor.)
- Làm ô uế thân danh: To tarnish/sully one's own reputation.
- Hành động đó làm ô uế thân danh của cả dòng họ. (That action tarnished the reputation of the entire lineage.)