tấc son
Definition
- Noun (Literary):
- A loyal heart; a heart of unwavering fidelity: A poetic and classical term referring to one's sincere and steadfast heart, often in the context of loyalty, love, or devotion. It emphasizes purity and constancy of feeling.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Dẫu xa cách, nàng vẫn giữ trọn tấc son. (Despite the distance, she still keeps her loyal heart intact.)
- Tấc son ấy, anh nguyện dâng trọn cho đất nước. (That loyal heart, I vow to dedicate entirely to the country.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in classical poetry, formal writing, or elevated speech to express profound, chaste, and enduring sentiments.
Variants and Related Words
- Lòng son (n): A synonymous phrase also meaning "a loyal/faithful heart."
- Lòng son sắt (n): An iron-strong loyal heart; emphasizes unbreakable fidelity.
Synonyms
- Loyal heart: A heart characterized by steadfast allegiance.
- Devotion: Profound dedication.
- Fidelity: Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief.
Related Idioms
- Tấc son gửi lại giang sơn: (To pledge one's loyal heart to the nation) A patriotic idiom expressing the ultimate devotion of one's heart and life to the homeland.
- Chiến sĩ ra đi với tấc son gửi lại giang sơn. (The soldier departed, pledging his loyal heart to the nation.)