thượng võ
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Adjective:
- Martial: Having or showing a spirit, character, or tradition that honors, respects, or is devoted to martial arts, military prowess, or chivalrous conduct. It describes a noble appreciation for martial skill and warrior virtues.
Usage Examples
- (The Vietnamese people have a martial tradition.)
- (The martial spirit is manifested through respect for one's opponent.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe the esteemed cultural characteristic of a group, nation, or individual that values honor, strength, and skill in martial matters.
Variants and Related Words
- Tinh thần thượng võ (n): Martial spirit; the ethos of honoring martial virtues.
- Võ sĩ đó thể hiện tinh thần thượng võ thực sự. (That martial artist demonstrates a true martial spirit.)
Synonyms
- Martial: Warlike; inclined to war or military life.
- Chivalrous: Marked by honor, generosity, and courtesy, especially to an opponent.
- Warlike: Fond of or skilled in war.
Related Idioms
- While "thượng võ" itself is not typically part of a longer idiom, the concept is central to phrases like "tinh thần thượng võ" (martial spirit), which is a set phrase describing the noble attitude in martial arts or conflict.