Dương Quý Phi
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Yang Guifei: The most famous imperial consort of the Tang Dynasty in Chinese history, known for her great beauty and her relationship with Emperor Xuanzong (Emperor Ming of Tang). Her story is a central theme in Chinese literature and art, often symbolizing both extraordinary beauty and the potential for a ruler's distraction to cause political turmoil.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Câu chuyện về Dương Quý Phi đã được kể lại trong nhiều bài thơ và vở kịch. (The story of Yang Guifei has been retold in many poems and plays.)
- Dương Quý Phi được cho là một trong tứ đại mỹ nhân Trung Quốc. (Yang Guifei is considered one of the Four Great Beauties of ancient China.)
Advanced Usage
- Historical and Cultural Reference: The name "Dương Quý Phi" is often used metaphorically to refer to a woman of peerless beauty whose influence leads to a powerful man's neglect of his duties.
- Sự sùng ái của nhà vua dành cho Dương Quý Phi được cho là một nguyên nhân dẫn đến loạn An Lộc Sơn. (The emperor's infatuation with Yang Guifei is considered a contributing factor to the An Lushan Rebellion.)
Variants and Related Words
- Dương Ngọc Hoàn (n): Another name for Yang Guifei, often used in historical texts.
- Quý Phi (n): A high-ranking title for an imperial consort, meaning "Precious Consort" or "Noble Consort."
Synonyms
- Imperial Consort: A general term for a wife or concubine of an emperor.
- Famous Beauty: A woman renowned for her physical beauty.
Related Idioms and Cultural References
"Hồng nhan họa thủy": A Chinese idiom meaning "a beautiful face brings disaster," often associated with the story of Yang Guifei.
- Câu chuyện của Dương Quý Phi thường được dùng làm ví dụ cho thành ngữ "hồng nhan họa thủy". (The story of Yang Guifei is often used as an example of the idiom "a beautiful face brings disaster.")
"Trường Hận Ca" (Song of Everlasting Sorrow): A famous narrative poem by Bai Juyi that immortalizes the love story of Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei.
- "Trường Hận Ca" của Bạch Cư Dĩ đã ghi lại mối tình bi thảm giữa Đường Minh Hoàng và Dương Quý Phi. (Bai Juyi's "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" recorded the tragic love between Emperor Ming of Tang and Yang Guifei.)