Chiêu Quân
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Wang Zhaojun: The historical and literary name of a court lady during the reign of Emperor Yuan of the Han Dynasty, renowned for her beauty, virtue, and talent.
- A Symbol of Sacrifice and Nostalgia: Refers to the figure who was sent to marry a Xiongnu chieftain as a political alliance, symbolizing personal sacrifice for state peace, profound homesickness, and tragic fate.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Truyền thuyết về Chiêu Quân rất nổi tiếng trong văn hóa Trung Hoa. (The legend of Wang Zhaojun is very famous in Chinese culture.)
- Hình ảnh Chiêu Quân cưỡi ngựa và ôm đàn tỳ bà là một hình tượng đầy bi kịch. (The image of Wang Zhaojun riding a horse and holding a pipa lute is a deeply tragic symbol.)
Advanced Usage
- The name "Chiêu Quân" is often used in Vietnamese literary and poetic contexts to evoke themes of beauty, unjust fate, exile, and longing for one's homeland.
- Số phận của nàng khiến người ta liên tưởng đến Chiêu Quân. (Her fate reminds people of Wang Zhaojun.)
Variants and Related Words
- Vương Tường (Proper Noun): The real name of Chiêu Quân.
- Chiêu Quân cống Hồ (Phrase): Refers specifically to the event of Wang Zhaojun being sent to the Xiongnu.
Synonyms
- Wang Zhaojun: The standard historical name.
- Mingfei (Another Title): An alternative name meaning "Bright Concubine."
Related Idioms and Cultural References
- "Khúc Chiêu Quân" (The Tune of Zhaojun): Refers to the melancholic pipa melody she is said to have played when departing through the frontier gate, symbolizing sorrow and nostalgia.
- Nghe khúc Chiêu Quân, lòng đầy thương cảm. (Listening to the Tune of Zhaojun fills one's heart with pity.)
- The story is a "hồng nhan bạc phận" (beauty with a tragic fate) archetype in East Asian literature.