Khổng Minh
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Zhuge Liang, style name Kongming: The historical figure Zhuge Liang (181–234 AD), a renowned chancellor, strategist, and statesman of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of China. He is often referred to respectfully by his style name, "Kongming."
- A symbol of wisdom and stratagem: In common usage, "Khổng Minh" is used metaphorically to refer to a person of exceptional intelligence, foresight, and strategic brilliance.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Khổng Minh là nhà quân sự kiệt xuất thời Tam Quốc. (Kongming was an outstanding military strategist of the Three Kingdoms period.)
- Anh ấy được mệnh danh là Khổng Minh của công ty. (He is called the Kongming of the company.)
Advanced Usage
- "Mưu kế Khổng Minh": A Kongming-style stratagem; refers to an extremely clever, ingenious, and far-sighted plan.
- Đối thủ không ngờ được mưu kế Khổng Minh của chúng ta. (The opponent did not anticipate our Kongming-style stratagem.)
Variants and Related Words
- Gia Cát Lượng (Proper Noun): The full name of the historical figure, Zhuge Liang.
- Gia Cát Lượng phò tá Lưu Bị. (Zhuge Liang assisted Liu Bei.)
Synonyms
- Master strategist: A person skilled in planning and directing strategy.
- Sage: A profoundly wise person.
- Tactician: An expert in using a carefully planned strategy to achieve a specific end.
Related Idioms and Cultural References
Khổng Minh cầm quân: Literally "Kongming commands troops"; used to describe masterful and ingenious leadership or management.
- Giám đốc điều hành dự án như Khổng Minh cầm quân. (The director runs the project like Kongming commanding troops.)
Nước cờ Khổng Minh: A Kongming-style move (in chess or figuratively); a brilliant and unexpected strategic move.
- Quyết định đó thực sự là một nước cờ Khổng Minh. (That decision was truly a Kongming-style move.)