vụ danh
Definition
- Noun:
- The pursuit of fame or reputation: A focus on achieving recognition, renown, or a celebrated name, often implying this is a primary goal or motivation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ta sống trong vụ danh mà quên đi giá trị thực sự. (He lives for the pursuit of fame and forgets real values.)
- Vụ danh không phải lúc nào cũng mang lại hạnh phúc. (The pursuit of reputation does not always bring happiness.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "vụ danh" is classical and literary. It often carries a slightly negative or critical connotation, suggesting vanity, an excessive chase for empty glory, or a preoccupation with one's public image over substance.
Variants and Related Words
Hám danh (adj): greedy for fame, glory-seeking.
- Một kẻ hám danh. (A glory-seeker.)
Danh vọng (n): prestige, honor, reputation.
- Mong muốn danh vọng. (A desire for prestige.)
Synonyms
- Pursuit of fame
- Quest for renown
- Glory-seeking
Related Idioms
- "Mưu cầu danh lợi": to scheme for fame and profit.
- Tránh xa chốn mưu cầu danh lợi. (To stay away from places where people scheme for fame and profit.)