Cỏ Ngu
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Yu the Beauty Grass: A legendary grass said to have grown from the grave of Consort Yu (Yu Ji), the beloved concubine of the warlord Xiang Yu. According to folklore, after her death, her spirit transformed into two clumps of grass that entwined with each other, symbolizing eternal love and fidelity.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Truyền thuyết kể về loài Cỏ Ngu mọc trên mộ Ngu Cơ. (The legend tells of the Yu the Beauty Grass growing on Consort Yu's grave.)
- Hình ảnh Cỏ Ngu tượng trưng cho tình yêu vĩnh cửu. (The image of Yu the Beauty Grass symbolizes eternal love.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in literary, historical, or poetic contexts to reference the tragic love story of Xiang Yu and Consort Yu. It is not used in everyday modern conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Ngu Cơ (Proper Noun): Consort Yu (Yu Ji), the historical figure associated with the grass.
- Hạng Võ (Proper Noun): Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Chu.
Synonyms
- Legendary grass of fidelity: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its symbolic meaning.
- Spirit grass: A term highlighting its mythical origin from a spirit's transformation.
Related Idioms and Cultural References
- "Tình như Cỏ Ngu": (Love like Yu the Beauty Grass) A poetic phrase implying a love that is deeply entwined and persists even after death.
- The story is a central element in the "Biệt Ngu Cơ" (Farewell My Concubine) narrative, a famous historical tale and opera theme about the final moments of Xiang Yu and Consort Yu.