tiếng thơm
Definition
- Noun:
- Good reputation / Good name: The positive opinion or esteem that someone or something earns from others due to their good qualities, actions, or character. It refers to being well-regarded and spoken of favorably.
- Good renown / Fame (positive): A state of being widely known and respected for positive reasons.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Công ty đó có tiếng thơm về chất lượng dịch vụ. (That company has a good reputation for service quality.)
- Ông ấy để lại tiếng thơm cho con cháu. (He left a good name for his descendants.)
- Tiếng thơm của bà lan khắp làng. (Her good renown spread throughout the village.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal, literary, or reflective contexts to denote a lasting, honorable legacy. It contrasts with temporary popularity or fame that may not be based on virtue.
- Không phải tiền bạc, mà chính tiếng thơm mới là di sản quý giá. (It is not money, but a good reputation that is the valuable legacy.)
Variants and Related Words
Danh tiếng (n): reputation, fame (can be neutral or positive, but broader than tiếng thơm).
- Danh tiếng của anh ấy vượt ra ngoài biên giới. (His fame extends beyond the borders.)
Uy tín (n): prestige, credibility (often earned through reliability and trustworthiness).
- Uy tín của giáo sư rất cao trong giới học thuật. (The professor's prestige is very high in academic circles.)
Synonyms
- Good repute: A state of having a good reputation.
- Renown: The condition of being known or talked about by many people, especially for positive achievements.
- Esteem: Respect and admiration, typically for a person.
Related Idioms
Nổi tiếng thơm: To be famous for good reasons.
- Vùng đất đó nổi tiếng thơm về nghề thủ công. (That region is renowned for its handicrafts.)
Lưu danh thơm: To leave a good name behind, to be remembered honorably.
- Anh hùng dân tộc lưu danh thơm muôn đời. (The national hero left a good name for eternity.)