Dương Công

Definition

Proper Noun: - Yang Gong: A historical figure from the Warring States period of ancient China. He was the son of Sima Ziqi and the grandson of King Ping of Chu. He is primarily known from the historical allusion "Vẫy mặt trời lùi lại" (To wave and make the sun retreat), which symbolizes a display of formidable power or will that can command even natural forces.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Truyền thuyết kể về sức mạnh của Dương Công. (The legend tells of the power of Yang Gong.)
  • Câu chuyện "Dương Công vẫy mặt trời lùi lại" rất nổi tiếng. (The story "Yang Gong waves and makes the sun retreat" is very famous.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is almost exclusively used in historical or literary contexts, particularly when referencing classical Chinese allusions integrated into Vietnamese culture.

Variants and Related Words

• Vẫy mặt trời lùi lại: (Idiomatic phrase) To wave and make the sun retreat. This is the primary legend associated with Yang Gong, meaning to perform a feat of incredible power or determination.

Synonyms

• Historical figure: A person of significance in history.
• Legendary hero: A figure celebrated in folklore or legend for extraordinary deeds.

Related Idioms

• Vẫy mặt trời lùi lại: To command the sun to retreat; to perform a seemingly impossible task through sheer will or power.
  • Với quyết tâm đó, anh ấy như Dương Công vẫy mặt trời lùi lại. (With that determination, he is like Yang Gong making the sun retreat.)