Bến Tương

Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • The Xiang River Bank: A historical and legendary location in Chinese mythology, specifically known as the site where the two wives of Emperor Shun (King Shun), Ehuang and Nüying, drowned themselves in the Xiang River in grief after their husband's death.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Truyền thuyết kể rằng Ehuang và Nüying đã trầm mình tại Bến Tương. (Legend tells that Ehuang and Nüying drowned themselves at the Xiang River Bank.)
    • Bến Tương là một địa danh gắn liền với câu chuyện tình bi thương của vua Thuấn. (The Xiang River Bank is a location associated with the tragic love story of King Shun.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term "Bến Tương" is primarily used in literary, historical, or mythological contexts to evoke themes of loyalty, tragic love, and conjugal devotion.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sông Tương (n): The Xiang River, the major river in Hunan province, China, associated with the legend.
  • Đền thờ vua Thuấn (n): Temples dedicated to Emperor Shun, often found near the Xiang River region.
Synonyms
  • Xiang River's Shore: A direct descriptive synonym.
  • Site of the Drowning: A contextual synonym referring to the key event.
Related Idioms and Cultural References
  • Nỗi buồn Bến Tương (The Sorrow of the Xiang Bank): A poetic phrase used to describe profound, tragic grief, especially that of a devoted wife or lover.
  • The legend of Bến Tương is a common motif in classical Vietnamese and Chinese poetry, symbolizing undying love and tragic sacrifice.