Can Tương
Definition
Proper Noun:
- Can Tương: The name of a legendary, precious sword from ancient Chinese lore, specifically from the Spring and Autumn period. It is one of a famous pair of swords, the other being named Mạc Gia.
Proper Noun (Cultural/Historical Context):
- Can Tương: Also refers to the male figure (a man from the state of Ngô) for whom the sword was named. According to legend, his wife, Mạc Gia, sacrificed her hair and fingernails to enable the forging of these two magical blades.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Thanh gươm Can Tương là một bảo vật truyền thuyết. (The Can Tương sword is a legendary treasure.)
- Truyện về gươm Can Tương và Mạc Gia rất nổi tiếng. (The story of the Can Tương and Mạc Gia swords is very famous.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "Can Tương" is primarily used in historical, literary, or cultural discussions. It symbolizes a peerless, magically forged weapon and is often cited as an archetype of legendary swords in East Asian culture.
- Sự sắc bén của thanh kiếm được ví như gươm Can Tương. (The blade's sharpness is compared to that of the Can Tương sword.)
Variants and Related Words
Gươm Can Tương (n): The Can Tương sword. This is the most common compound form.
- Bảo tàng trưng bày một bản sao của gươm Can Tương. (The museum displays a replica of the Can Tương sword.)
Mạc Gia (Proper Noun): The name of the paired sword and the wife of Can Tương.
- Can Tương và Mạc Gia luôn được nhắc đến cùng nhau. (Can Tương and Mạc Gia are always mentioned together.)
Synonyms
- Legendary sword: A sword famous in myth or history.
- Treasured blade: A highly valued, often ancient, sword.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- While there is no common idiom directly using "Can Tương", the pair of swords is a cultural idiom in itself, representing an inseparable pair, perfect duality, or conjugal unity.
- Họ giống như Can Tương và Mạc Gia, không thể tách rời. (They are like Can Tương and Mạc Gia, inseparable.)