tôn nghiêm
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Solemn: Having a serious, dignified, and formal character, often inspiring respect or reverence. It describes an atmosphere, occasion, or place that is deeply serious and free from frivolity.
- Sacred / Hallowed: Being worthy of profound respect and veneration, often due to a religious, spiritual, or deeply respected status.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Bầu không khí trong lễ tang rất tôn nghiêm. (The atmosphere at the funeral was very solemn.)
- Đền thờ là một nơi tôn nghiêm. (The temple is a sacred place.)
- Họ giữ thái độ tôn nghiêm trong suốt buổi lễ. (They maintained a solemn attitude throughout the ceremony.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "tôn nghiêm" is often used to modify nouns denoting places, ceremonies, or concepts that command the highest level of respect, such as national symbols, religious sites, or formal state functions.
- Quốc kỳ là biểu tượng tôn nghiêm của dân tộc. (The national flag is a sacred symbol of the nation.)
Variants and Related Words
Tôn kính (adj): Revered, deeply respected. This word focuses more on the feeling of respect towards someone or something.
- Vị lão thành rất được mọi người tôn kính. (The elder is deeply respected by everyone.)
Trang nghiêm (adj): Solemn, dignified. This word is very close in meaning to "tôn nghiêm" but can sometimes imply a more outwardly visible seriousness or decorum.
- Các học sinh đứng trang nghiêm trong lễ chào cờ. (The students stood solemnly during the flag ceremony.)
Synonyms
- Solemn: Deeply serious and formal.
- Sacred: Connected with a god or religion, or considered too valuable to be interfered with.
- Hallowed: Honored as holy; greatly respected.
Related Idioms and Phrases
Nơi tôn nghiêm: A sacred/hallowed place. This is a very common fixed phrase.
- Hãy giữ im lặng khi vào nơi tôn nghiêm. (Please remain silent when entering a sacred place.)
Tính tôn nghiêm: The quality of being solemn or sacred.
- Tính tôn nghiêm của tòa án phải được bảo vệ. (The solemnity of the court must be protected.)