vinh hoa
Definition
- Noun:
- Glory and splendor; high position and great honor: Refers to the state of achieving illustrious fame, social prestige, and luxurious prosperity, often associated with success in one's career or social standing.
- The trappings of success: Can imply the external, material rewards and lavish lifestyle that come with high status, sometimes viewed critically as fleeting or deceptive.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy đã đạt đến đỉnh cao của vinh hoa. (He has reached the peak of glory and splendor.)
- Vinh hoa phú quý không mang lại hạnh phúc thực sự. (Glory, splendor, and wealth do not bring true happiness.)
- Đó chỉ là cái bả vinh hoa. (That is merely the lure of high status and luxury.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a philosophical or moral context to discuss the transient or hollow nature of worldly success and material rewards.
- Vinh hoa như một giấc mộng. (Glory and splendor are like a dream.)
Variants and Related Words
Vinh quang (n): glory, honor (often with a more positive, pure connotation of honor earned through great deeds).
- Vinh quang của chiến thắng. (The glory of victory.)
Phú quý (n): wealth and high rank (often paired with "vinh hoa").
- Cuộc sống phú quý. (A life of wealth and rank.)
Synonyms
- Glory: High renown or honor won by notable achievements.
- Splendor: Magnificent and splendid appearance, grandeur.
- Prestige: Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone based on their achievements or quality.
Related Idioms and Phrases
Bả vinh hoa: The bait of glory/splendor; the deceptive allure of high status and luxury.
- Đừng để mắc vào bả vinh hoa. (Do not be caught by the bait of worldly glory.)
Vinh hoa phú quý: A common four-word idiom meaning glory, splendor, wealth, and rank; the complete package of worldly success.
- Mong ước vinh hoa phú quý. (To desire glory, splendor, wealth, and rank.)