Hoàng Sào

Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • Huang Chao: A major leader of a peasant rebellion in the late Tang Dynasty of China. He famously captured the eastern capital Luoyang and besieged the primary capital Chang'an, causing Emperor Xizong to flee. His rebellion lasted for approximately a decade.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Cuộc khởi nghĩa Hoàng Sào đã làm suy yếu nhà Đường. (Huang Chao's rebellion severely weakened the Tang Dynasty.)
    • Hoàng Sào từng chiếm giữ kinh đô Trường An. (Huang Chao once occupied the capital Chang'an.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Khởi nghĩa Hoàng Sào": The Huang Chao Rebellion.
    • Khởi nghĩa Hoàng Sào là một trong những cuộc nổi dậy lớn cuối thời Đường. (The Huang Chao Rebellion was one of the major uprisings in the late Tang period.)
Historical Context
  • Huang Chao (c. 835 – 884 CE) was a salt smuggler who became a rebel leader during a period of famine and government corruption. His movement ravaged much of southern and central China before his final defeat and death, which paved the way for the eventual fall of the Tang Dynasty.
Related Terms
  • Loạn Hoàng Sào (n): The Huang Chao Disturbance/Rebellion.
    • Loạn Hoàng Sào được ghi chép kỹ trong sử sách. (The Huang Chao Rebellion is well-documented in historical records.)