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Vietnamese
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 英雄, composed of 英 (“outstanding”) and 雄 (“male”). Doublet of yêng hùng.
Pronunciation
Noun
(classifier người, vị) anh hùng
- someone who has made a significant contribution to the people and the country
- a mythical figure with great talent and heroic spirit, achieving extraordinary feats
- the highest honorary title awarded by the state to individuals or organizations with exceptional achievements and contributions in labor or combat
Usage notes
- A heroine can be referred to as nữ anh hùng — literally nữ (“female”) + anh hùng (“hero”). However, both male and female heroes can simply be called anh hùng. The bound morpheme anh here is part of a compound and has no relation with the native morpheme anh (“elder brother”).
- Hai Bà Trưng là nữ anh hùng đầu tiên của dân tộc Việt Nam. ― The two Trưng sisters were the first heroines of the Vietnamese people.
Synonyms
Adjective
anh hùng
- heroic
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