vọng tộc
Definition
- Noun:
- A prestigious or illustrious family/clan: Refers to a family lineage that holds high social status, honor, and respect, often due to historical achievement, nobility, or long-standing reputation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Gia đình đó là một vọng tộc lâu đời trong vùng. (That family is a long-standing prestigious clan in the region.)
- Họ tự hào xuất thân từ một vọng tộc. (They pride themselves on descending from an illustrious family.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in historical, literary, or formal contexts to describe aristocratic or highly respected family lines. It is not commonly used in everyday modern conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Danh gia vọng tộc (n): A common four-character idiom meaning "a family of good name and noble lineage," emphasizing both reputation and social standing.
Synonyms
- Noble family: A family belonging to the aristocracy.
- Illustrious clan: A famous and respected family group.
- Prestigious lineage: A line of descent known for its high status.
Related Idioms
- Con nhà vọng tộc: A child from a prestigious family.
- Anh ấy được coi là con nhà vọng tộc. (He is considered a child from a noble family.)