triết lí
Definition
Noun:
- Philosophy; a philosophical doctrine or system: A coherent set of fundamental principles concerning knowledge, reality, existence, or conduct. It refers to a formal or established school of thought.
- Philosophy; a personal philosophy or outlook: An individual's underlying principles or beliefs that govern their behavior and perspective on life.
Verb (informal):
- To philosophize; to reason or theorize in a philosophical manner: To discuss or ponder deep questions about life, often in a speculative or abstract way. This usage can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation of over-intellectualizing practical matters.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Triết lí Phật giáo rất sâu sắc. (Buddhist philosophy is very profound.)
- Anh ấy sống theo một triết lí riêng. (He lives according to his own personal philosophy.)
- Verb (informal):
- Đừng triết lí nữa, hãy hành động đi. (Stop philosophizing and take action.)
Advanced Usage
- "triết lí sống": philosophy of life; a personal creed or guiding principle for living.
- Lòng biết ơn là triết lí sống của cô ấy. (Gratitude is her philosophy of life.)
Variants and Related Words
Triết học (n): Philosophy (as the formal academic discipline).
- Ông ấy là giáo sư triết học. (He is a professor of philosophy.)
Nhà triết học (n): Philosopher (a person engaged in academic philosophy).
- Socrates là một nhà triết học vĩ đại. (Socrates was a great philosopher.)
Synonyms
- Philosophy: A theory or attitude guiding one's behavior.
- Doctrine: A belief or set of beliefs held by a group.
- Principle: A fundamental truth or proposition.
- To theorize: To form a theory or speculate.
Related Idioms
- Lên mặt triết lí: To put on a philosophical air; to act pretentiously wise or profound.
- Anh ta thích lên mặt triết lí trước đám đông. (He likes to put on a philosophical air in front of a crowd.)