tài tử, danh công

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A talented person, a famous artist: A person who possesses notable skill, ability, or artistry, and has gained fame or renown for it. This term is classical and often refers to individuals celebrated in fields like literature, music, or performance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong buổi họp mặt ấy có đủ mặt các tài tử, danh công của làng văn nghệ. (That gathering was attended by all the talented artists and famous figures of the arts community.)
  • Anh ấy được mệnh danh là một tài tử, danh công trong lĩnh vực hội họa. (He is hailed as a masterful talent, a renowned figure in the field of painting.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "tài tử, danh công" is often used in a formal, literary, or classical context to collectively honor a group of distinguished individuals. It can describe the esteemed attendees of a cultural event or the leading figures of an artistic era.

Variants and Related Words

• Tài tử (n): Often used separately to mean an amateur enthusiast or, in modern contexts, a film/movie star. Its meaning in the compound "tài tử, danh công" is more classical, emphasizing innate talent.
• Danh công (n): Can be used separately to mean a famous artisan or a master craftsperson who has earned their reputation.

Synonyms

• Luminary: A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.
• Virtuoso: A person highly skilled in a particular art, especially music.
• Eminent figure: A person who is famous and respected within a particular sphere.

Related Idioms

• While "tài tử, danh công" itself is a fixed, classical phrase, it relates to the concept of "kẻ sĩ tài hoa" (a gifted scholar/artist) or "bậc thầy lừng danh" (a renowned master), which convey similar ideas of celebrated talent and fame.