thịnh danh
Definition
- Noun (Archaic/Literary):
- A good reputation; a fine name; renown. Refers to the state of being widely known and highly respected for positive qualities. It denotes esteem and honor associated with one's name.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nghe thịnh danh ngài đã lâu. (I have long heard of your esteemed reputation.)
- Vị lương y ấy có thịnh danh khắp vùng. (That virtuous physician has great renown throughout the region.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in formal, classical, or literary contexts. In modern Vietnamese, words like "danh tiếng" or "tiếng tăm" are more common. "Thịnh danh" often carries a tone of reverence and is typically used in respectful address or historical narrative.
Variants and Related Words
Danh tiếng (n): reputation, fame.
- Ông ấy có danh tiếng rất tốt trong ngành. (He has a very good reputation in the industry.)
Thanh danh (n, literary): good name, honor.
- Anh ấy luôn giữ gìn thanh danh của gia đình. (He always preserves the family's honor.)
Synonyms
- Renown: the state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored.
- Repute: the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation.
- Esteem: respect and admiration.
Related Idioms
Nổi danh: to be famous, to become renowned.
- Ông là một nghệ sĩ nổi danh. (He is a famous artist.)
Lưu danh thiên cổ: to have one's name remembered for eternity; to go down in history.
- Vị anh hùng đó đã lưu danh thiên cổ. (That hero has gone down in history.)