un đúc
Definition
- Verb:
- To foster, to nurture, to cultivate: The primary meaning of "un đúc" is to diligently and carefully nurture, develop, or instill positive qualities, virtues, talents, or a particular spirit in someone or something over time. It implies a process of dedicated formation and refinement.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cha mẹ luôn mong muốn un đúc cho con cái những đức tính tốt. (Parents always wish to foster good virtues in their children.)
- Nhà trường có nhiệm vụ un đúc thế hệ trẻ. (The school has the duty to nurture the young generation.)
- Ông ấy đã dành cả đời để un đúc tài năng cho các học trò. (He spent his whole life cultivating talent for his students.)
Note on Usage
- "Un đúc" is a literary and formal term. In modern common usage, the variant "hun đúc" is far more frequently used with the identical meaning. "Un đúc" may sometimes be noted in dictionaries as a less common form of "hun đúc."
Variants and Related Words
- Hun đúc (v): to foster, to nurture, to temper (the most common modern form).
- Tình yêu thương của gia đình đã hun đúc nên tính cách của cô. (The family's love fostered her character.)
Synonyms
- To foster: to encourage the development of something.
- To nurture: to care for and encourage growth or development.
- To cultivate: to try to acquire or develop a quality or skill.
- To instill: to gradually but firmly establish an idea or attitude.
Related Concepts
- The term often carries a connotation of a slow, deliberate, and passionate process, similar to the way a blacksmith forges metal with heat. It is commonly used in contexts related to education, character building, tradition, and patriotism.