Kiều tử
Definition
- Noun:
- Kiều and Tử: A classical Chinese-Vietnamese literary term referring to two specific trees, the "Kiều" (tall and upright) and the "Tử" (low and bending), used as a metaphor for the proper way of the father and the son, respectively. It symbolizes the Confucian hierarchical relationship and moral duties between father and child.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thương Tử giảng về đạo Kiều tử cho Bá Cầm và Khang Thúc. (Shang Zi explained the principle of Kiều tử to Bo Qin and Kang Shu.)
- "Kiều tử" là một ẩn dụ nổi tiếng trong cổ văn. ("Kiều tử" is a famous metaphor in classical literature.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily found in classical Sino-Vietnamese texts and philosophical discussions, such as in commentaries on the (The Great Commentary of the Book of Documents), to illustrate social roles and filial piety.
Variants and Related Words
- Đạo cha con: (n) The way of father and son; the moral principles governing the father-child relationship.
- Truyện ngắn đó khắc họa sâu sắc đạo cha con. (That short story deeply portrays the way of father and son.)
Synonyms
- Father-son principle: The ethical rules defining the relationship between a father and his son.
- Filial hierarchy: The structured order and duties between parent and child, emphasizing respect and obedience.
Related Idioms
- Kiều là đạo người cha, Tử là đạo làm con: (The Kiều is the way of the father; the Tử is the way of the child.) This phrase encapsulates the core meaning of , directly derived from the classical story.
- Câu chuyện Kiều tử dạy ta: "Kiều là đạo người cha, Tử là đạo làm con". (The story of Kiều tử teaches us: "The Kiều is the way of the father; the Tử is the way of the child.")