Definition

1. 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.

adj

1. martial