tu mi
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Definition
- Noun:
- Mustache and eyebrows; facial hair (specifically of men): "tu mi" literally refers to the hair on a man's face, particularly the mustache and eyebrows. It is an archaic, literary term.
- A man; a male (as distinguished from women): By metonymy, "tu mi" is used to refer to men collectively, implying masculinity, dignity, and the qualities expected of a man.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy là một trang tu mi nam tử. (He is a dignified gentleman / a true man.)
- Lòng dũng cảm ấy khiến hàng tu mi phải nể phục. (That kind of courage commands respect from all men.)
- Câu chuyện về người tu mi ấy đã trở thành huyền thoại. (The story of that man has become a legend.)
Advanced Usage
- "tu mi nam tử": A set phrase meaning "a true man," "a gentleman," or "a man of honor." It emphasizes the virtues and dignity traditionally associated with masculinity.
- Trong cơn nguy biến, anh ta đã chứng tỏ mình là một tu mi nam tử. (In the crisis, he proved himself to be a true man of honor.)
Variants and Related Words
- Râu mày: A more common, modern synonym with the same literal meaning (beard and eyebrows) and figurative meaning (men).
- Nam nhi: A term meaning "man," emphasizing male identity and often a sense of duty or strength. It is less archaic than "tu mi."
- Tráng sĩ: A literary term for a "warrior" or "strong man," sharing the connotation of masculine virtue.
Synonyms
- Đàn ông: Man, men (the standard, modern term).
- Nam giới: Males, the male gender (formal term).
- Phái mày râu: A figurative, slightly humorous way to say "the male sex" or "menfolk."
Related Idioms
- "Thẹn với tu mi" / "Hổ thẹn với tu mi": To be ashamed before one's fellow men; to feel a sense of shame that undermines one's masculine honor.
- Hành động hèn nhát đó khiến hắn thẹn với tu mi. (That cowardly act made him ashamed before all men.)
- "Chí nam nhi" / "Chí tu mi": The will or aspiration of a true man.
- Anh ta luôn nuôi chí tu mi lập nghiệp lớn. (He always nurtured the ambition of a true man to build a great career.)