vĩ nhân
Definition
- Noun:
- A great person; a person of immense greatness: Refers to an individual, typically historical, whose character, intellect, achievements, or moral influence are considered extraordinarily significant and enduring, far surpassing ordinary people. This term implies profound respect and admiration.
- An eminent person; a luminary: Denotes a person who has achieved the highest distinction and fame in a particular field, such as politics, science, philosophy, or the arts, and is widely recognized for their monumental contributions.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hồ Chí Minh được tôn vinh là một vĩ nhân của dân tộc Việt Nam. (Ho Chi Minh is honored as a great man of the Vietnamese nation.)
- Những vĩ nhân như Albert Einstein đã thay đổi cách chúng ta hiểu về vũ trụ. (Great men like Albert Einstein changed how we understand the universe.)
- Lịch sử ghi nhận công lao của các vĩ nhân đã mở đường cho sự tiến bộ. (History records the merits of eminent persons who paved the way for progress.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "vĩ nhân" carries a very formal, solemn, and elevated tone. It is used in historical, academic, or highly respectful contexts and is not used for contemporary figures lightly.
- It often implies a judgment of historical significance and lasting legacy, rather than just contemporary fame.
Variants and Related Words
- Danh nhân (n): A famous person; a notable. This term is also respectful but can be used for a wider range of historically significant figures and may imply a slightly lesser degree of monumental impact than "vĩ nhân".
- Phố này được đặt tên theo nhiều danh nhân văn hóa. (This street is named after many cultural notables.)
- Anh hùng (n): A hero. Emphasizes extraordinary courage, bravery, and action, often in the face of danger or for a noble cause, whereas "vĩ nhân" emphasizes overall greatness and historical impact.
- Anh hùng dân tộc (national hero).
Synonyms
- Great man
- Luminary
- Eminent person
- Personage of historical importance
- Giant (e.g., a giant of science)
Related Idioms
- Vĩ nhân bậc thầy: A masterful great man; a genius-level luminary.
- Leonardo da Vinci được coi là một vĩ nhân bậc thầy của thời Phục Hưng. (Leonardo da Vinci is considered a masterful great man of the Renaissance.)