tăm tiếng
Definition
- Noun:
- Reputation, renown, fame: The word "tăm tiếng" refers to the general opinion or esteem in which a person or thing is held by others; one's public standing or name. It denotes the state of being known and talked about, often for achievements, character, or status.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy là một học giả có tăm tiếng. (He is a scholar of great renown.)
- Công ty đó rất coi trọng tăm tiếng của mình. (That company highly values its reputation.)
- Hành động đó làm ảnh hưởng đến tăm tiếng của cả gia đình. (That action affected the reputation of the whole family.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal or literary contexts to discuss social standing, honor, or prestige. It is a compound word where both components ("tăm" and "tiếng") individually relate to sound or fame, reinforcing the meaning.
Variants and Related Words
- Tiếng tăm (n): This is a more common variant with the same meaning and usage as "tăm tiếng". The order of the words is reversed.
- Bà ấy có tiếng tăm trong ngành y. (She has a reputation in the medical field.)
Synonyms
- Reputation: The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.
- Renown: The state of being known and admired by many people for some achievement or quality.
- Fame: The condition of being known or talked about by many people.
- Standing: One's status or reputation in a particular field or community.
Related Idioms
- Nổi tiếng: to be famous, to be well-known.
- Anh ấy là một ca sĩ nổi tiếng. (He is a famous singer.)
- Danh tiếng: prestige, good name (often implies a positive reputation).
- Họ bảo vệ danh tiếng của công ty. (They protect the company's good name.)