trưởng nam
Definition
- Noun:
- Eldest son: The first-born male child in a family, traditionally holding a specific status or set of responsibilities within the family structure.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy là trưởng nam trong gia đình. (He is the eldest son in the family.)
- Với tư cách là trưởng nam, anh ấy có trách nhiệm chăm sóc cha mẹ. (As the eldest son, he has the responsibility to care for his parents.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "trưởng nam" carries cultural and historical weight, often implying a role in lineage continuation, inheritance rights, and familial duty, particularly in traditional contexts.
Variants and Related Words
Con trai cả: A more common and colloquial synonym for "trưởng nam," also meaning eldest son.
- Con trai cả của họ là một bác sĩ. (Their eldest son is a doctor.)
Trưởng nữ (n): Eldest daughter. The female counterpart to "trưởng nam."
- Cô ấy là trưởng nữ. (She is the eldest daughter.)
Synonyms
- Eldest son: The first-born male child.
- First son: A male child who is born first.
Related Concepts
- Thừa kế: Inheritance. The "trưởng nam" was historically a primary figure in matters of inheritance.
- Trưởng tộc: Clan head or family head. A "trưởng nam" might be expected to assume this role in time.