ân sủng
Definition
- Noun:
- Grace (in a religious context): The free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings. This is the most common meaning.
- Favor / Benevolence (in a royal or formal context): A kind, gracious, or merciful act bestowed by a superior, such as a monarch, upon a subject.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhờ ân sủng của Chúa, họ đã vượt qua khó khăn. (By God's grace, they overcame the difficulties.)
- Nhà vua ban ân sủng cho vị tướng trung thành. (The king bestowed his favor upon the loyal general.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "ân sủng" is primarily used in formal, literary, or religious contexts. In everyday modern speech, simpler words like "ơn" (favor) or "lòng nhân từ" (kindness) are more common.
- In Christian theology, "ân sủng" is a central concept, often translated directly as "grace," denoting the divine influence which operates in humans to regenerate and sanctify.
Variants and Related Words
- Ân huệ (n): A favor, a benefaction. This is a close synonym often used in both religious and formal secular contexts.
- Ngài đã ban nhiều ân huệ. (He has granted many favors.)
- Ơn (n): Favor, grace. A more common and general term.
- Ơn trời. (Heaven's grace.)
Synonyms
- Grace: Unmerited divine assistance.
- Favor: An act of kindness beyond what is due or usual.
- Benevolence: The quality of being well-meaning; kindness.
Related Idioms
- Ban ân sủng: To bestow grace/favor.
- Thiên Chúa ban ân sủng cho con người. (God bestows grace upon humankind.)
- Sống trong ân sủng: To live in grace.
- Cô ấy mong muốn được sống trong ân sủng. (She wishes to live in grace.)