trường đời
Definition
- Noun:
- The school of life: A metaphorical term referring to life itself, considered as a place or process of practical education where one gains experience, wisdom, and skills through real-world challenges, hardships, and events, rather than through formal academic study.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy học được nhiều bài học quý giá từ trường đời. (He learned many valuable lessons from the school of life.)
- Trường đời dạy cho cô ấy sự kiên cường. (The school of life taught her resilience.)
- Những trải nghiệm thực tế là giáo dục tốt nhất từ trường đời. (Practical experiences are the best education from the school of life.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often used to contrast practical, experiential knowledge with theoretical, academic knowledge.
- Đừng chỉ dựa vào sách vở, hãy bước ra và học từ trường đời. (Don't rely solely on books; go out and learn from the school of life.)
Variants and Related Words
- Trường học (n): school (the literal, institutional meaning).
- Bài học cuộc sống (n): life lesson.
Synonyms
- The university of life: A similar English idiom with an identical metaphorical meaning.
- Life experience: The knowledge or practical wisdom gained from living.
- The real world: Used to describe life outside of sheltered or academic environments.
Related Idioms
- Đi một ngày đàng, học một sàng khôn: Literally "travel a day's road, learn a basketful of wisdom." This Vietnamese proverb emphasizes learning from the experiences and exposure gained through travel and engagement with the world, closely related to the concept of "trường đời."