tiên liệt
Definition
- Noun:
- Ancient martyrs / Ancestral heroes: Refers to people from previous generations who made meritorious contributions and sacrificed their lives for the nation or a righteous cause. The term carries a solemn, respectful tone and is often used in historical or commemorative contexts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Đền thờ này được xây dựng để tưởng nhớ các bậc tiên liệt. (This temple was built to commemorate the ancient martyrs.)
- Chúng ta mãi mãi ghi ơn công lao của các vị tiên liệt. (We are forever grateful for the merits of the ancestral heroes.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is almost exclusively used in formal, literary, or ceremonial language to honor national or communal forebears. It is commonly found in inscriptions, memorial speeches, and historical texts.
Variants and Related Words
Liệt sĩ (n): martyr (specifically for the nation, often used for modern-era martyrs).
- Nghĩa trang liệt sĩ (martyr cemetery)
Tiền nhân (n): ancestors, forefathers (a broader term not necessarily implying sacrifice).
- Công ơn của tiền nhân (the gratitude owed to forefathers)
Synonyms
- Ancestral martyrs
- National heroes of old
- Forebears who died for the country
Related Concepts
- Tổ tiên: ancestors.
- Anh hùng dân tộc: national hero.
- Người có công với nước: those who have contributed to the country.