tự phong

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tự phong

Tự phong làm vua là một hành động nguy hiểm.

Definition

  1. Verb:

    • To self-proclaim; to proclaim oneself as: The act of declaring or appointing oneself to a position, title, or status without external authority or official recognition.
    • To self-appoint: To assign a role or title to oneself.

  2. Adjective (Attributive):

    • Self-proclaimed: Used to describe a person who has declared themselves to be something (e.g., an expert, leader) without formal endorsement. This form is often used before a noun.
Usage Examples

  • Verb:

    • Hắn tự phong mình là chuyên gia hàng đầu. (He self-proclaimed himself as the leading expert.)
    • Không ai bầu cử, ông ấy đã tự phong làm chủ tịch. (Without any election, he self-appointed himself as chairman.)

  • Adjective (Attributive):

    • Anh ta chỉ là một nhà thơ tự phong. (He is merely a self-proclaimed poet.)
    • Chúng tôi không công nhận chính phủ tự phong của họ. (We do not recognize their self-proclaimed government.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term "tự phong" often carries a negative connotation, implying arrogance, illegitimacy, or a lack of proper credentials. It suggests the title or status is not earned or widely accepted.
    • Lời tuyên bố của gã tự phong ấy chẳng có giá trị gì. (The declaration of that self-proclaimed fellow holds no value.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Tự xưng (verb): To call oneself; similar to "tự phong" but can be slightly less forceful or formal. It can sometimes be used in neutral contexts (e.g., - to call oneself a Hanoian).
  • Tự nhận (verb): To self-identify; to consider oneself as. This can be more subjective and personal.
  • Tự phong thánh (idiomatic verb phrase): Literally "to self-canonize"; used hyperbolically to criticize someone for arrogantly assigning themselves a revered status.
Synonyms
  • Verb: Tự tôn (to enthrone oneself), tự đắc (to be conceited, though this refers more to the attitude).
  • Adjective: Tự xưng (self-styled), tự nhận (self-identified).
Related Phrases / Idioms
  • Tự phong vương: To proclaim oneself king. This is a classic example of the verb's usage.
    • Lịch sử ghi lại nhiều kẻ tự phong vương trong thời loạn. (History records many who self-proclaimed themselves kings during chaotic times.)
  • Tự phong "thần y": To self-proclaim as a "miracle doctor". A modern, critical phrase for quack doctors.
    • Cần cảnh giác với những lang băm tự phong "thần y" trên mạng. (We must be wary of charlatans who self-proclaim as "miracle doctors" online.)
tự phong

Tự phong làm vua là một hành động nguy hiểm.

verb
  1. to self-proclaim
adj
  1. self-proclaimed