đại trượng phu
[ʔɗaːj˧˨ʔ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˨ʔ fu˧˧]
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
(noun) a virtuous, ambitious, admirable man
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nam tử hán đại trượng phua great man
nam nhi đại trượng phu, đầu đội trời, chân đạp đấta great man who carries the sky with his feet firm on the ground
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “đại trượng phu” mean?
(noun) a virtuous, ambitious, admirable man
Is “đại trượng phu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.