tu thân
Definition
- 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.)
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