thư hương
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of scholars; a scholarly lineage: Refers to a family with a tradition of Confucian learning and literary cultivation, passed down through generations.
- The fragrance of books (figurative): A poetic term symbolizing the heritage of scholarship and the refined culture associated with literary study.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Gia đình anh ấy vốn là một gia đình thư hương. (His family has long been a family of scholars.)
- Ngôi nhà ấy toát lên một vẻ thư hương, hiếu học. (That house exudes an air of scholarly refinement and a love for learning.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is classical and literary, often used in historical or formal contexts to describe a family's esteemed intellectual heritage. It is not commonly used in everyday modern conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Thư hương thế phiệt (n): A scholarly family of noble lineage or high social standing.
- Họ tự hào về thư hương thế phiệt của mình. (They are proud of their noble scholarly lineage.)
Synonyms
- Scholarly family: A family dedicated to learning.
- Literati lineage: The line of descent from educated, literary people.
- Intellectual heritage: The tradition of intellectual pursuit inherited from ancestors.
Related Idioms
- Nối nghiệp thư hương: To continue the scholarly tradition of one's family.
- Cậu ấy học rất giỏi, chắc sẽ nối nghiệp thư hương của cha ông. (He studies very well and will likely continue the scholarly tradition of his forefathers.)