trung dũng
Definition
- Adjective:
- Loyal and brave: Possessing the combined qualities of unwavering faithfulness (trung) and courageousness (dũng). It describes a person, typically a soldier or follower, who is both devoted and valiant.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Những người lính trung dũng. (Loyal and brave soldiers.)
- Anh ấy là một chiến sĩ trung dũng của cách mạng. (He is a loyal and brave revolutionary soldier.)
- Tinh thần trung dũng của dân tộc. (The loyal and brave spirit of the nation.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal, historical, or literary contexts to honor military or revolutionary figures, emphasizing their dual virtue of loyalty and courage.
- It can function as a noun in certain contexts, referring to a person who embodies these traits.
- Chúng ta mãi nhớ ơn các bậc trung dũng. (We are forever grateful to the loyal and brave ones.)
Variants and Related Words
- Trung thành (adj): loyal, faithful. (Focuses solely on loyalty.)
- Dũng cảm (adj): brave, courageous. (Focuses solely on bravery.)
- Trung kiên (adj): steadfastly loyal, unwaveringly faithful. (Emphasizes persistent loyalty.)
Synonyms
- Faithful and courageous
- Loyal and valiant
- Devoted and brave
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Trung dũng kiên cường: Loyal, brave, and steadfast/resilient. This is a common extended phrase for added emphasis.
- Quân đội trung dũng kiên cường. (A loyal, brave, and steadfast army.)