Hàm Tử Quan
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Hàm Tử Pass: A historical frontier gate and strategic military pass located in what is now Vietnam. It is most famous as the site of a decisive naval battle in 1258 where the Trần Dynasty forces defeated the invading Mongol army.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- The Battle of Hàm Tử Quan was a great victory for Đại Việt.
- We studied the historical significance of Hàm Tử Quan.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used almost exclusively in historical and geographical contexts to refer to the specific battle or the location itself. It symbolizes Vietnamese resilience and military strategy against foreign invasion.
Variants and Related Words
- Hàm Tử: A common shortened form used to refer to the pass or the battle.
- The victory at Hàm Tử is celebrated in our history books.
Synonyms
- Historical pass: A general term for a strategic mountain gateway.
- Battle site: A location where a significant military engagement occurred.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Chiến thắng Hàm Tử Quan: (The Victory of Hàm Tử Pass) Used to denote a strategic and morale-boosting triumph against a powerful adversary.
- This comeback was their Hàm Tử Quan victory.