uy linh
Definition
Adjective:
- Majestic and sacred: Possessing a combination of imposing, awe-inspiring grandeur and a profound, holy, or spiritual sanctity. It describes an aura or quality that commands deep respect and reverence due to both its power and its divine or hallowed nature.
Noun:
- Prestigious authority / Majestic sanctity: Refers to the powerful and sacred influence or commanding respect wielded by a deity, a sovereign, or a revered institution. It denotes a form of authority that is both formidable and hallowed.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- Ngôi đền cổ toát lên vẻ uy linh. (The ancient temple exudes a majestic and sacred aura.)
- Bức tượng có dáng vẻ uy linh. (The statue has a majestic and sacred bearing.)
Noun:
- Nàng rằng muốn cậy uy linh. (She said she wished to rely on [your] prestigious authority.)
- Uy linh của vị thần được mọi người tôn kính. (The majestic sanctity of the deity is revered by all.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily literary and classical, often used in poetry, historical texts, or formal descriptions of deities, kings, emperors, or ancient monuments. It conveys a sense of solemn, revered power.
Variants and Related Words
- Uy nghi (adj): Majestic, dignified, solemn. Focuses more on imposing grandeur than the sacred element.
- Linh thiêng (adj): Sacred, holy. Focuses more on the spiritual sanctity than the imposing power.
Synonyms
- Majestic and holy
- August (suggesting revered impressiveness)
- Sacred authority
Related Concepts
- Ominous power: In some nuanced contexts, the "linh" component can imply a spiritual or supernatural force, making "uy linh" sometimes akin to a formidable, awe-inspiring spiritual power that can be slightly daunting.