Bá Chương
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Ba Zhang: The courtesy name (字 - tự) of Laozi, the ancient Chinese philosopher traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Lão Tử, tên thật là Lý Nhĩ, tên tự là Bá Chương. (Laozi, whose real name was Li Er, had the courtesy name Ba Zhang.)
- Bá Chương là một nhân vật quan trọng trong lịch sử tư tưởng Trung Hoa. (Ba Zhang is an important figure in the history of Chinese thought.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is used almost exclusively in historical, philosophical, or classical literary contexts when referring to Laozi with formal precision.
Variants and Related Words
- Lão Tử (Proper noun): Laozi, the more common name for the philosopher.
- Lý Nhĩ (Proper noun): Li Er, the reputed personal name of Laozi.
- Đạo Đức Kinh (Proper noun): , the classic text attributed to Laozi.
Synonyms
- Courtesy name: An alternative name given to a person upon adulthood in traditional Chinese culture, used in formal or respectful situations.
- Zi (字): The Chinese term for "courtesy name."
Notes on Usage
- "Bá Chương" is a specialized historical term. In most general discussions about Taoism, the name "Laozi" is used.
- The term is not used in modern Vietnamese outside of scholarly references to classical Chinese history or philosophy.