tráng khí
Definition
- Noun:
- Martial spirit / heroic mettle: A classical term describing a person's vigorous, brave, and indomitable spirit, often in the context of facing adversity or pursuing a noble cause. It conveys a sense of fiery passion and dauntless courage.
- Ardor / fervor / impetuous zeal: Refers to an intense, passionate, and energetic quality, especially in literary or artistic expression.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bài thơ của ông thấm đẫm tráng khí. (His poem is imbued with heroic fervor.)
- Người lính già vẫn giữ nguyên tráng khí thuở nào. (The old soldier still retains the martial spirit of his youth.)
- Tráng khí ấy đã truyền cảm hứng cho cả một thế hệ. (That ardor inspired an entire generation.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in literary, historical, or formal contexts to describe an admirable and powerful inner force. It is often associated with scholars, poets, warriors, or historical figures.
Variants and Related Words
- Hào khí (n): noble spirit, gallant mettle. Often used in similar contexts but can imply a more majestic or uplifting quality.
- Hào khí Đông A. (The noble spirit of the Trần Dynasty.)
Synonyms
- Fortitude: courage in pain or adversity.
- Valor: great courage in the face of danger.
- Fervor: intense and passionate feeling.
- Daring: adventurous courage.
Related Idioms
- While "tráng khí" itself is not commonly part of a fixed idiom, it describes a quality central to many classical Vietnamese idioms about spirit and courage, such as the concept of "chí khí" (willpower, spirit).