vinh hiển
Definition
- Adjective:
- Glorious and illustrious: Possessing or characterized by great honor, fame, and splendor. It describes a state of high renown and magnificent distinction, often with a formal or elevated tone.
- Full of glory and renown: An archaic or literary term denoting being replete with honor and celebrated fame.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Dòng họ đó rất vinh hiển, có nhiều người làm quan lớn. (That lineage is most illustrious, with many members who became high-ranking mandarins.)
- Ông ấy đã có một sự nghiệp vinh hiển. (He had a glorious career.)
- Truyền thống vinh hiển của trường đại học này được cả nước biết đến. (The glorious tradition of this university is known throughout the country.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "vinh hiển" is primarily used in formal, literary, or historical contexts. It often describes families, lineages, careers, or achievements that are not just successful but are also widely honored and celebrated by society, carrying a connotation of enduring prestige.
Variants and Related Words
Vinh quang (adj/n): Glorious, glory. This is a more common modern synonym, though "vinh hiển" often implies a more established, inherited, or institutionalized glory.
- Chiến thắng mang lại vinh quang cho dân tộc. (The victory brought glory to the nation.)
Hiển hách (adj): Illustrious, brilliant (in achievement). Often used for military or heroic deeds.
- Vị tướng có chiến công hiển hách. (The general had illustrious military feats.)
Synonyms
- Illustrious: Well-known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
- Glorious: Deserving fame and admiration; having, worthy of, or bringing great fame or admiration.
- Renowned: Famous or celebrated.
- Eminent: Famous and respected within a particular sphere.
Related Idioms
- Vinh hoa phú quý: Glory, splendor, wealth, and rank. This idiom describes the pinnacle of worldly success and high social status.
- Cả đời ông theo đuổi vinh hoa phú quý. (His whole life he pursued glory, splendor, wealth, and rank.)