tu thân

Thân thiện

Người xưa thường nhắc nhở con trai phải quyết chí tu thân.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To self-improve, to cultivate oneself: "tu thân" refers to the process of improving one's character, morality, and knowledge through conscious effort and discipline. It is a classical concept emphasizing personal development for moral and intellectual advancement.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Muốn giúp đời, trước hết phải biết tu thân. (To help the world, one must first know how to self-improve.)
  • Anh ấy luôn nỗ lực tu thân mỗi ngày. (He always strives to cultivate himself every day.)

Advanced Usage

• "Tu thân, tề gia, trị quốc, bình thiên hạ": A classical Confucian sequence meaning "Cultivate the self, regulate the family, govern the state, bring peace to the world." This idiom illustrates "tu thân" as the foundational step for greater responsibilities.
  • Theo Nho giáo, bước đầu tiên là tu thân. (According to Confucianism, the first step is self-cultivation.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tu dưỡng (verb): To cultivate, to nurture (one's virtue, mind). Often used similarly to "tu thân" but can have a slightly more inward, spiritual connotation.
  • Tu dưỡng đạo đức là việc quan trọng. (Cultivating morality is important.)
• Tu tâm (verb): To cultivate the heart/mind. A related concept focusing on inner moral and spiritual refinement.
• Tự hoàn thiện (verb phrase): To self-perfect, to self-improve. A more modern synonym.

Synonyms

• Tự rèn luyện: To self-train, to self-discipline.
• Tự trau dồi: To self-polish, to improve oneself (often regarding knowledge or skills).

Related Phrases

• Công phu tu thân: The effort or practice of self-cultivation.
  • Công phu tu thân đòi hỏi sự kiên trì. (The practice of self-cultivation requires perseverance.)

Related Idioms

• "Làm trai quyết chí tu thân": A classical saying meaning "As a man, be determined to cultivate yourself." It highlights the resolve needed for self-improvement.
  • Câu "Làm trai quyết chí tu thân" nhấn mạnh ý chí con người. (The saying "As a man, be determined to cultivate yourself" emphasizes human will.)

Học thuật

verb

1. to self-improve