trọng thị
Definition
- Verb (archaic):
- To esteem highly; to attach great importance to; to hold in high regard. This term describes a respectful and serious consideration or valuation of someone or something, often used in classical or formal contexts.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Chính phủ trọng thị ý kiến của nhân dân. (The government esteems the people's opinions highly.)
- Ông ấy luôn trọng thị lời hứa. (He always attaches great importance to his promises.)
- Trọng thị nông tang. (To attach importance to agriculture and sericulture.)
Advanced Usage
- This word is primarily used in formal, literary, or historical contexts. In modern spoken Vietnamese, phrases like "coi trọng," "đánh giá cao," or "trân trọng" are more common.
Variants and Related Words
Coi trọng (v): to value, to attach importance to (modern equivalent).
- Công ty coi trọng sự trung thực. (The company values honesty.)
Trân trọng (v/adj): to treasure, to hold in high esteem; respectful.
- Chúng tôi trân trọng mọi đóng góp. (We treasure every contribution.)
Synonyms
- Value: to consider something important.
- Esteem: to regard with respect and admiration.
- Prize: to value highly.
Related Idioms
- While "trọng thị" itself is not commonly found in modern idioms, its meaning is central to classical proverbs emphasizing respect, such as those found in historical texts on governance and social values.