Definition

1. Noun:
   • Life and background: The personal history, circumstances, and background of a person, often detailing their origin, family, and key life events.
   • Status and position: The social standing, rank, or position that a person holds within society.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bài báo mô tả đầy đủ thân thế của vị anh hùng. (The article fully describes the life and background of the hero.)
  • Ông ấy có một thân thế cao quý. (He has a noble status.)
  • Cuốn sách nghiên cứu về thân thế và sự nghiệp của nhà soạn nhạc. (The book researches the life and career of the composer.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is frequently used in formal, biographical, or historical contexts to provide a comprehensive overview of a person's identity and social context.
• It is often paired with "sự nghiệp" (career, cause) to form the common phrase "thân thế và sự nghiệp," meaning "life and work/career."

Variants and Related Words

• Lai lịch (n): Provenance, origin, or personal history, often with a focus on one's roots or record.
• Xuất thân (n): Background or origin, specifically referring to the circumstances one comes from (e.g., family background, social class).

Synonyms

• Background: A person's origins, education, and early experiences.
• Lineage: Direct descent from an ancestor, especially a notable one.
• Station: A person's social or professional position.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Thân thế bí ẩn: To have a mysterious or obscure background.
  • Nhân vật chính trong phim có một thân thế bí ẩn. (The main character in the film has a mysterious background.)
• Thân thế rõ ràng: To have a clear and reputable background.
  • Ứng viên đó được đánh giá cao vì thân thế rõ ràng. (That candidate is highly regarded for having a clear and reputable background.)

noun

1. life, status