Hứa Do
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Xu You (Hứa Do): A legendary hermit from ancient Chinese mythology, known for his integrity and refusal of political power. He is a symbol of high moral principle and detachment from worldly ambition.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Hứa Do từ chối ngôi vua mà Nghiêu nhường lại. (Xu You refused the throne that Emperor Yao offered to him.)
- Truyền thuyết về Hứa Do rửa tai bên sông rất nổi tiếng. (The legend of Xu You washing his ears by the river is very famous.)
Advanced Usage
- "Hứa Do Sơn": Xu You Mountain. A mountain named after the hermit.
- Người ta nói Hứa Do ẩn cư ở Hứa Do Sơn. (It is said that Xu You lived in seclusion at Xu You Mountain.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ẩn sĩ (n): hermit, recluse. A person who lives in solitude, often for spiritual reasons.
- Hứa Do được xem là một ẩn sĩ gương mẫu. (Xu You is considered a model hermit.)
Synonyms
- Hermit: A person living in solitude.
- Recluse: A person who avoids society.
Related Idioms
- Rửa tai như Hứa Do: To wash one's ears like Xu You. An idiom describing the act of cleansing oneself from hearing words that are considered impure, corrupting, or politically distasteful, symbolizing extreme disdain for worldly power and flattery.
- Ông ấy từ chối lời đề nghị đó, thẳng thắn như Hứa Do rửa tai. (He refused that offer, as frankly as Xu You washing his ears.)