Kỷ Tôn

Kỷ Tôn nói với Đông Bình Vương về lòng dũng cảm.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Ji Zun: A historical figure from the Eastern Han Dynasty, known as a general under the Prince of Dongping. He is cited in a historical anecdote discussing the nature of true courage.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Kỷ Tôn là một vị tướng thời Đông Hán. (Ji Zun was a general during the Eastern Han Dynasty.)
  • Câu chuyện về Kỷ Tôn minh họa khái niệm về lòng dũng cảm thực sự. (The story about Ji Zun illustrates the concept of true courage.)

Advanced Usage

• The name Kỷ Tôn is primarily encountered in historical or literary contexts discussing classical Chinese philosophy, leadership, or definitions of virtue (particularly courage) from the Han Dynasty period.

Historical and Cultural Context

• The reference defines Kỷ Tôn through a specific anecdote where he tells his lord, the Prince of Dongping: "All under heaven say this Ji Zun is brave, but only if this Ji Zun can make Ji An equally brave can it truly be called Courage." This highlights a philosophical perspective that true bravery involves empowering others, not just personal valor.

Note on Usage

• Kỷ Tôn is an obscure historical name. It is not used in modern conversational Vietnamese and has no common modern synonyms or variants. It appears solely in historical texts or discussions referencing this specific figure and anecdote.