Bạch Hoa
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Bạch Hoa: A legendary figure in Vietnamese mythology, said to be the exceptionally beautiful daughter of the 18th Hùng King. Her story is central to the myth of the mountain and water gods (Sơn Tinh and Thủy Tinh) and is linked to legendary conflicts that preceded the end of the Hùng Dynasty.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Truyền thuyết kể về nàng Bạch Hoa, con gái vua Hùng. (The legend tells of Bạch Hoa, the daughter of the Hùng King.)
- Cuộc tranh hôn vì Bạch Hoa đã dẫn đến mối thù giữa Sơn Tinh và Thủy Tinh. (The competition for Bạch Hoa's hand in marriage led to the feud between the Mountain God and the Water God.)
Advanced Usage
- The name Bạch Hoa is primarily used in historical and mythological contexts. It is not a common personal name in modern usage but appears in literature and retellings of national legends.
Variants and Related Words
- Ngọc Hoa: An alternative name recorded for the same legendary princess in some historical texts.
- Sơn Tinh: The Mountain God, who won the contest and married Bạch Hoa.
- Thủy Tinh: The Water God, who lost the contest and waged war out of resentment.
- Hùng Vương: The title for the legendary kings of Văn Lang, Bạch Hoa's father.
Synonyms
- Legendary princess: A princess from myth or ancient story.
- Mythological figure: A character from mythology.
Related Idioms/Phrases
- Tranh hôn kết oán: (To compete for marriage, resulting in enmity) This phrase often summarizes the core conflict of the Bạch Hoa legend.
- Câu chuyện Bạch Hoa là một điển hình của sự tranh hôn kết oán. (The story of Bạch Hoa is a classic example of "competing for marriage, resulting in enmity.")