Hứa Tốn
Definition
Proper Noun: - Xu Xun: A historical figure from the Jin Dynasty period in Chinese history. He initially served as a magistrate in Jingyang before resigning from his official post to study Daoist magic. He is famed in legend for slaying serpents and dragons to protect the people from harm.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Truyền thuyết kể rằng Hứa Tốn đã trừng trị con giao long gây lũ lụt. (Legend says that Xu Xun punished the flood-causing dragon.)
- Hứa Tốn là một nhân vật được tôn sùng trong một số tông phái Đạo giáo. (Xu Xun is a revered figure in some Daoist sects.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in historical, religious, or mythological contexts. It is not used in everyday modern conversation but appears in texts discussing Chinese-Vietnamese folklore, Daoist hagiography, or ancient legends.
Variants and Related Words
- Truyện Hứa Tốn: The story or legend of Xu Xun.
- Đạo sĩ Hứa Tốn: The Daoist master Xu Xun.
Synonyms
- Daoist Immortal: A term for legendary figures in Daoism believed to have achieved transcendence, similar to how Xu Xun is often depicted.
- Dragon-Slayer: A descriptive term for his legendary role.
Related Cultural References
- "Truyền kỳ về Hứa Tốn": Often referenced in collections of myths and legends concerning virtuous figures who combat supernatural evils.
- Nhiều ngôi đền thờ Hứa Tốn như một vị thần bảo hộ. (Many temples worship Xu Xun as a protective deity.)