Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • Bố Cái Đại Vương: An honorific title, meaning "The Great King Father and Mother," bestowed upon Phùng Hưng, a Vietnamese national hero who led a successful rebellion against Tang Dynasty rule in the late 8th century. The title reflects his revered, paternal and maternal role as a protector of the people.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Nhân dân tôn vinh Phùng Hưng là Bố Cái Đại Vương. (The people revered Phùng Hưng as Bố Cái Đại Vương.)
  • Đền thờ Bố Cái Đại Vương nằm ở Hà Nội. (The temple of Bố Cái Đại Vương is located in Hanoi.)

Advanced Usage

• The title is a compound term where "Bố Cái" (Father and Mother) is uniquely combined with "Đại Vương" (Great King), symbolizing a ruler who cares for the populace with the compassion of both a father and a mother. This usage is specific to this historical figure.

Variants and Related Words

• Phùng Hưng (Proper Noun): The given name of the historical figure who holds the title Bố Cái Đại Vương.
  • Phùng Hưng lãnh đạo cuộc khởi nghĩa chống quân Đường. (Phùng Hưng led the uprising against the Tang army.)

Synonyms

• National Hero: A person celebrated for heroic deeds and service to the nation.
• Rebel Leader: A leader of a movement against established authority.

Related Historical Context

• The Phùng Hưng Rebellion: Refers to the late 8th-century uprising against the Chinese Tang Dynasty's administration in Vietnam, which established a period of local autonomy.
  • Cuộc khởi nghĩa của Bố Cái Đại Vương giành được thắng lợi. (The rebellion of Bố Cái Đại Vương was victorious.)