tôn
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Definitions
Noun:
- Galvanized steel sheet: A thin sheet of low-carbon steel coated with a layer of zinc to prevent rust, commonly used for roofing, gutters, and containers.
- (Archaic) A type of ceremonial headdress or crown: In historical or literary contexts, it can refer to a regal headpiece.
Verb:
- To elevate, to raise (physically): To add material to make something higher or more solid.
- To enhance, to set off (visually or qualitatively): To make a feature (like beauty, quality, or an advantage) stand out more prominently, often through contrast.
- To revere, to venerate, to proclaim (to a high position): To regard someone as worthy of great respect and honor, or to formally declare/acknowledge them in a high role.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- Mái nhà lợp bằng tôn. (The roof is made of corrugated iron.)
- Anh ấy mua một cái chậu tôn để trồng cây. (He bought a galvanized steel basin to plant trees.)
Verb:
- Công nhân đang tôn nền đường lên cao hơn. (The workers are raising the roadbed to make it higher.)
- Màu áo đỏ tôn làn da của cô ấy. (The red shirt enhances her complexion.)
- Nhân dân tôn ông ấy làm lãnh tụ. (The people proclaimed him as their leader.)
Advanced Usage
"tôn lên": To highlight, to accentuate (often used with the verb meaning 'to enhance').
- Kiến trúc hiện đại tôn lên vẻ cổ kính của ngôi đền. (The modern architecture accentuates the ancient beauty of the temple.)
"tôn vinh": To honor, to glorify.
- Lễ hội nhằm tôn vinh những giá trị văn hóa truyền thống. (The festival aims to honor traditional cultural values.)
"tôn sư trọng đạo": (Idiomatic phrase) To revere the teacher and respect the teaching; a principle of honoring educators.
- Tôn sư trọng đạo là một truyền thống tốt đẹp của dân tộc. (Revering teachers and respecting their teachings is a fine tradition of our nation.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tôn giáo (n): Religion. (Note: This is a compound word where 'tôn' carries the meaning of reverence/worship).
- Tôn kính (v): To respect deeply, to revere.
- Tôn tạo (v): To renovate, to restore (often for historical sites).
- Tôn thờ (v): To worship, to adore (used for deities, ideals, or revered figures).
- Tông (n): Tone (in music or color); lineage, clan. (A homophone with a different meaning).
Synonyms
- Noun (for galvanized sheet):
- Tôle (French loanword, less common)
- Verb (to elevate physically):
- Nâng cao, đắp thêm
- Verb (to enhance):
- Làm nổi bật, tô điểm
- Verb (to revere):
- Kính trọng, suy tôn
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
- tôn trọng: To respect (rules, people, opinions).
- Mọi người phải tôn trọng luật lệ giao thông. (Everyone must respect the traffic laws.)
Related Idioms
- "Tôn miếu xã tắc": Refers to the ancestral temple and the altar of the earth and grain gods; symbolizes the state and the nation (used in historical/formal contexts).
- "Tôn ti trật tự": Hierarchy and order; the proper order of seniority and social rank.