thần nhân
Definition
- Noun:
- A supernatural being; a spirit or deity: "Thần nhân" refers to a divine or spiritual entity, often possessing powers beyond those of humans. It is a literary and somewhat archaic term for a god, genius, or spirit.
- A person of extraordinary ability or virtue: In a figurative or elevated style, it can describe a human who is exceptionally talented, virtuous, or seemingly superhuman in their qualities.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong truyền thuyết, ngọn núi này được bảo vệ bởi các vị thần nhân. (In legend, this mountain is protected by spirits.)
- Ông ấy có tài năng âm nhạc như một thần nhân. (He has musical talent like a genius.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily found in classical literature, poetry, historical texts, or in contexts wishing to evoke a sense of antiquity, reverence, or the mystical.
Variants and Related Words
- Thần (n): god, deity, spirit. A more common and broader term for a divine being.
- Thần linh (n): spirit, divinity. Often used in religious or spiritual contexts.
- Nhân thần (n): a deified human; a human elevated to the status of a god or spirit.
Synonyms
- Spirit: A supernatural being.
- Deity: A god or goddess.
- Genius: (In the classical sense) a guiding spirit; a person of exceptional intellectual or creative power.
- Demigod: A being with partial or lesser divine status.
Related Idioms
- While "thần nhân" itself is not commonly used in modern idioms, it relates to the conceptual world of Vietnamese idioms involving "thần" (spirit/god), such as:
- Thần thánh hóa: to deify, to treat as a god.
- Thần đồng: child prodigy (literally, "child god").