chivalry
gb/ʃˈɪvəlɹi/ us/ʃˈɪvəlɹi/
B2
انگلیسی
~ 6900
معنیها
۰ معنی
اسم
B2
entity
1
polite, respectful behavior
Polite and kind behavior, usually by men toward women, such as opening a door or offering a seat.
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone] shows chivalry toward [someone]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse "chivalry" with "charity". "Chivalry" is about polite and protective behavior (often in social or romantic situations), while "charity" is about giving help or money to people in need. Another mistake is using it as an adjective (*"He is very chivalry"*); the correct adjective is *"chivalrous"*.
هممعنیها
courtesy (General term for polite behavior; does not specifically suggest traditional male–female roles the way chivalry often does.)
متضادها
rudeness (Describes behavior that is impolite or inconsiderate, the opposite of chivalrous behavior.)
ترکیبهای رایج
act of chivalry
|gesture of chivalry
|basic chivalry
|simple chivalry
|show chivalry
|display of chivalry
موضوعها
relationships
|values
|social
|daily_life
نمونهها
- He insisted on walking her home out of chivalry, not obligation.
- Some people see holding the door as a sign of chivalry, while others see it as old-fashioned.
- Her date’s small acts of chivalry, like offering his coat, made her feel cared for.
- In modern workplaces, chivalry is often discussed alongside equality and respect.
- They argued about whether traditional chivalry fits with today’s ideas about gender roles.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- He shows chivalry by opening the door for her.
- Her brother’s chivalry made their guests feel welcome.
- Many people think chivalry is a good thing.
- Some women do not like chivalry and prefer equal treatment.
- His chivalry surprised her because he usually seems very shy.
اسم
C1
entity
2
ideal of honor and bravery
An old idea of how a good fighter or noble person should act, with honor, courage, and respect for others, especially weaker people.
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone] believes in chivalry
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may think this meaning only applies to romance. In this sense, chivalry is about a wider moral code of honor, bravery, and fairness, especially in war or serious conflict, not just dating or polite behavior toward women.
هممعنیها
honor (Broad term for strong moral principles and good reputation; chivalry adds ideas of bravery and protection of the weak.)
متضادها
treachery (Refers to betraying trust or acting dishonorably, which directly opposes the loyal and principled nature of chivalry.)
ترکیبهای رایج
spirit of chivalry
|ideal of chivalry
|rules of chivalry
|sense of chivalry
|true chivalry
|codes of chivalry
موضوعها
history
|values
|war
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
نمونهها
- On the battlefield, he tried to follow a personal code of chivalry, even when others did not.
- The story celebrates the chivalry of soldiers who defended civilians at great risk to themselves.
- For her, true chivalry meant standing up for the powerless, not just being polite.
- Many people feel that chivalry and fair play are disappearing from modern politics.
- The novel contrasts the chivalry of the old guard with the ruthless tactics of the new regime.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The knight was famous for his chivalry and courage.
- They admired his chivalry when he protected the weaker team member.
- Chivalry tells strong people to help weak people.
- The teacher spoke about chivalry and respect in war.
- Some people think chivalry is an important value even today.
اسم
technical
C2
entity
3
medieval system of knighthood
The system in medieval Europe where knights were a special group of rich soldiers on horses with their own rules and way of life.
الگوی کاربرد:
[text] describes chivalry in [place/period]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes use this historical sense when they only mean polite behavior. In everyday modern speech, chivalry usually refers to politeness and respectful behavior, not the medieval social system.
هممعنیها
knighthood (Focuses on the rank or status of being a knight; chivalry in this sense includes the wider social and military system.)
متضادها
peasantry (Refers to the lower farming class, socially opposite to the elite knightly class defined by chivalry.)
ترکیبهای رایج
age of chivalry
|medieval chivalry
|orders of chivalry
|rise of chivalry
|decline of chivalry
|romance of chivalry
موضوعها
history
|war
|society
|law
نمونهها
- The museum’s new exhibit explores chivalry and warfare in twelfth‑century Europe.
- Many legends from the age of chivalry mix historical facts with fantasy.
- The book argues that chivalry was as much a political system as a military one.
- She wrote her thesis on the decline of chivalry at the end of the Middle Ages.
- Orders of chivalry still exist today, although they are now mostly symbolic honors.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- In school, we learned that chivalry was important in medieval Europe.
- Stories about knights and dragons often come from the time of chivalry.
- Chivalry gave power to rich warriors on horses.
- Some writers say chivalry ended when guns became common.
- There are still modern orders of chivalry, but they are not real soldiers now.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
chivalry
IPA
GB/ʃˈɪvəlɹi/
US/ʃˈɪvəlɹi/
هجاها و تکیه
chiv - alry (۲ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (chiv)
صورتهای واژه
Noun
- Base: chivalry
- Plural: chivalry
خانوادهٔ واژه
Core family
chivalrous
adjective B2
Related words
chivalrously
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unchivalrous
adjective
Advanced or less common
chivalric
adjective
عبارتها
act of chivalry
1/ˈækt əv ʃˈɪvəlɹi/
fixed phrase
single chivalrous action or deed
A single polite and kind action that shows chivalry, such as helping someone or protecting someone.
نمونهها
- Offering his seat to the elderly woman was a simple act of chivalry.
- She thanked him for the small act of chivalry when he carried her heavy suitcase.
- In the story, each act of chivalry brings the knight closer to his goal.
age of chivalry
1/ˈeɪd͡ʒ əv ʃˈɪvəlɹi/
fixed phrase
literary
period of medieval knighthood
A way to talk about the time in history when knights, castles, and their rules and stories were important in Europe.
نمونهها
- Many fantasy films are set in a fictional age of chivalry with knights, castles, and dragons.
- The guide described the castle as a window into the age of chivalry.
- He loves reading about the age of chivalry and heroic knights.
chivalry is not dead
1/ʃˈɪvəlɹi ˈɪz nˈɑt dˈɛd/
fixed phrase
saying that chivalry still exists
Used to say that polite, caring behavior, especially by men toward women, still exists in today’s world.
نمونهها
- When he stopped to help the stranger with her bags, she smiled and said, "I guess chivalry is not dead."
- Articles about kind acts often end with the line that chivalry is not dead.
- Seeing a younger man give up his seat on the bus, she joked that chivalry is not dead after all.
code of chivalry
1/kˈoʊd əv ʃˈɪvəlɹi/
fixed phrase
moral rules of chivalry
The set of rules that told knights how they should behave, such as being brave, loyal, and protective.
نمونهها
- According to the code of chivalry, a knight should defend the weak and keep his word.
- The novel shows a hero torn between the code of chivalry and his personal desires.
- Teachers used the idea of a code of chivalry to start a discussion about modern values.
gesture of chivalry
1/d͡ʒˈɛst͡ʃɚ əv ʃˈɪvəlɹi/
fixed phrase
polite gesture showing chivalry
A small polite action that shows chivalry, like opening a door or giving someone your coat.
نمونهها
- He offered his umbrella as a gesture of chivalry when it started to rain.
- She saw his gesture of chivalry as friendly, not romantic.
- The movie is full of old‑fashioned gestures of chivalry.
spirit of chivalry
1/spˈɪɹɪt əv ʃˈɪvəlɹi/
fixed phrase
general attitude of chivalry
The general feeling or idea of chivalry, such as being brave, fair, and kind to others.
نمونهها
- They asked players to compete in the spirit of chivalry and fair play.
- The spirit of chivalry can still guide how we treat others today.
- Her grandfather believed strongly in the spirit of chivalry and taught it to his children.