đức vọng
Definition
- Noun (Archaic):
- Moral prestige; virtuous reputation: Refers to the high esteem and respect a person commands due to their perceived moral character, integrity, and virtuous conduct. It combines the ideas of virtue (đức) and reputation/prestige (vọng).
- A model of virtue; a paragon: Denotes a person who is considered an exemplary standard of moral excellence and is held in high regard by others.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cụ già ấy là người có đức vọng trong làng. (That elder is a person of great moral prestige in the village.)
- Bậc chính nhân quân tử phải là người đức vọng. (A true gentleman must be a model of virtue.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in classical, literary, or formal historical contexts. It is often applied to describe revered elders, scholars, or leaders whose authority is rooted in their perceived moral righteousness rather than mere power or position.
Variants and Related Words
Đức độ (n): Virtue and kindness; moral integrity.
- Ông ấy được kính trọng vì đức độ. (He is respected for his moral integrity.)
Thanh danh (n): Pure reputation; good name.
- Ông giữ gìn thanh danh của gia đình. (He preserves the good name of the family.)
Synonyms
- Moral authority: Legitimate influence based on perceived ethics.
- Prestige: Widespread respect and admiration.
- Exemplar: A person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model.
Related Idioms
- Cao đức trọng vọng: (Literally: High virtue, heavy prestige) An idiom describing a person of supreme virtue and great prestige.
- Vị lão thành ấy thật sự là cao đức trọng vọng. (That senior is truly a person of supreme virtue and prestige.)