tôn qúy

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Venerable; esteemed; highly respected: Describes a person, object, or concept that is held in the highest regard due to age, wisdom, virtue, status, or sacredness. It conveys deep reverence and honor.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Ông ấy là một vị khách tôn quý. (He is a venerable guest.)
  • Đây là một truyền thống tôn quý của dân tộc. (This is an esteemed tradition of our nation.)
  • Hãy giữ gìn những giá trị tôn quý. (Please preserve these precious values.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in formal, literary, or ceremonial contexts to elevate the subject. It can modify abstract nouns like "values," "mission," or "friendship" to signify their supreme importance.

Variants and Related Words

• Tôn kính (v): to respect, to revere.

  • Mọi người đều tôn kính ông ấy. (Everyone respects him.)

• Tôn nghiêm (adj): solemn, sacred.

  • Không gian nơi đây rất tôn nghiêm. (The atmosphere here is very solemn.)

Synonyms

• Venerable: Commanding respect because of great age or associated dignity.
• Esteemed: Held in high respect.
• Revered: Regarded with deep respect and admiration.
• Honored: Treated with great respect.

Related Idioms

• Tôn quý như vàng: (To be) as precious as gold.
  • Tình bạn của họ tôn quý như vàng. (Their friendship is as precious as gold.)