vai vế
Definition
- Noun:
- Social standing or rank: Refers to a person's position, status, or level of seniority within a family, community, or professional hierarchy, often determined by age, generation, or achievement.
- Influence or clout: Denotes the authority, prestige, or influential power a person holds due to their recognized position or reputation in a social or professional circle.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy có vai vế lớn trong dòng họ. (He holds a high rank within the clan.)
- Cô ấy là người có vai vế trong giới học thuật. (She is a person of influence in academic circles.)
- Trong làng, việc này phải hỏi ý kiến những người có vai vế. (In the village, this matter must be consulted with people of standing.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in contexts emphasizing traditional social structures, family lineages, or professional hierarchies where respect for seniority and position is important.
- It can imply a responsibility that comes with one's position.
Variants and Related Words
- Địa vị (n): Position, status. (A more general term for social or professional position.)
- Thế lực (n): Power, force. (Often implies more tangible power or faction.)
- Uy tín (n): Prestige, reputation. (Focuses more on earned respect than inherent rank.)
Synonyms
- Status: Relative social or professional position.
- Seniority: Higher rank due to age or length of service.
- Stature: Importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement.
- Clout: Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Có vai có vế: To be a person of considerable standing and influence.
- Hội đồng gia tộc gồm toàn những người có vai có vế. (The family council consists entirely of people of considerable standing.)