Dục thủy

Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • The Dục Thủy River: A historical river in Shandong Province, China, also known as the Duy River. It is famous as the site where Han Xin, a general of the Han dynasty, employed a tactic of diverting water to defeat the allied forces of the Chu general Long Ju and King Tian Guang of Qi during the Chu–Han Contention.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Trận chiến ở Dục Thủy là một ví dụ điển hình về chiến thuật thủy công. (The battle at Dục Thủy is a classic example of a water-based military tactic.)
  • Sông Dục Thủy ngày nay còn được gọi là sông Duy. (The Dục Thủy River is also called the Duy River today.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in historical, geographical, or literary contexts discussing ancient Chinese history, specifically the Chu–Han Contention period.

Variants and Related Words

• Sông Dục Thủy: The Dục Thủy River (full name).
• Duy Hà: Duy River (alternative name).

Synonyms

• Historical river: A river known for its role in past events.
• Battle site: A location where a significant military engagement occurred.

Related Idioms

• While there are no direct idioms for "Dục Thủy," the event is associated with the concept of "dùng nước làm binh" (using water as a soldier) or a "trận thủy chiến" (a water battle), describing clever military strategy.