Definition

1. Noun:
   • A man of noble character and great will: A term denoting a man who possesses outstanding talent, lofty ambitions, and a strong, unwavering spirit.
   • A man of mettle and integrity: Specifically refers to a man of admirable character and courage, often within a historical or feudal societal context.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy đúng là một trang trượng phu. (He is truly a man of noble character.)
  • Chí khí trượng phu thật đáng ngưỡng mộ. (The mettle of a great man is truly admirable.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "trượng phu" is a classical, literary word, evoking the Confucian ideal of a virtuous, capable, and resolute gentleman. It is rarely used in modern casual conversation but appears in historical narratives, literature, and formal writing to describe exemplary male figures.

Variants and Related Words

• Đại trượng phu: A great man; emphasizes even greater stature, heroism, or magnanimity.
  • Vị tướng được nhớ đến như một đại trượng phu. (The general is remembered as a great hero.)

Synonyms

• Man of honor: A man of high moral principles.
• Man of mettle: A person with strength of character and spirit.
• Gentleman (in the classical sense): A man of good birth, courteous behavior, and high moral standards.

Related Idioms

• Chí khí trượng phu: The will/spirit of a great and noble man. This phrase encapsulates the core qualities associated with a "trượng phu".
  • Anh ấy hành động với chí khí trượng phu. (He acted with the spirit of a true gentleman.)