tri quá

Một học sinh tri quá và hứa sẽ không tái phạm.

Definition

1. Verb (Literary/Classical):
   • To acknowledge one's fault: To consciously recognize and admit one's own mistake or wrongdoing. This term conveys a sense of self-awareness and moral responsibility for an error.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Đã lòng tri quá thì nên. (It is good to have the heart that acknowledges one's fault.)
  • Con người quý nhất là biết tri quá. (The most valuable trait in a person is knowing how to acknowledge their faults.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily found in classical Vietnamese literature and philosophical or moral discourse. It is not commonly used in everyday modern conversation but retains its meaning in formal, reflective, or literary contexts.

Variants and Related Words

• Tự nhận lỗi (v): to admit one's mistake (modern, common equivalent).
• Ăn năn (v): to repent, to feel remorse (implies stronger regret).
• Hối lỗi (v): to regret one's error.

Synonyms

• To acknowledge one's error
• To recognize one's fault
• To admit one's mistake

Related Idioms

• The phrase is a well-known literary idiom, often cited from Nguyễn Du's works. It encapsulates the moral virtue of self-awareness and correction.