Lê Lợi
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Lê Lợi: The founding emperor of the Later Lê dynasty in Vietnam, who led a successful decade-long rebellion (the Lam Sơn uprising) against the Ming Chinese occupation from 1418 until Vietnamese independence was restored in 1427. He reigned as Emperor from 1428 until his death in 1433, taking the reign name Lê Thái Tổ.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Lê Lợi là một vị anh hùng dân tộc của Việt Nam. (Lê Lợi is a national hero of Vietnam.)
- Khởi nghĩa Lam Sơn do Lê Lợi lãnh đạo đã giải phóng đất nước. (The Lam Sơn uprising led by Lê Lợi liberated the country.)
Advanced Usage
- "Hưng Đạo Vương" vs. "Lê Lợi": While both are national heroes, Trần Hưng Đạo (Trần Quốc Tuấn) is known for defeating the Mongols in the 13th century, whereas Lê Lợi is celebrated for defeating the Ming Chinese in the 15th century.
- Historical Context: Lê Lợi's reign initiated a period of significant legal and administrative reforms, most notably the creation of the legal code under his successors.
Variants and Related Words
- Lê Thái Tổ (Proper Noun): The official imperial temple name of Lê Lợi after he ascended the throne.
- Lăng của Lê Thái Tổ ở Lam Sơn. (The tomb of Lê Thái Tổ is in Lam Sơn.)
- Bình Định Vương (Proper Noun): A title meaning "Prince of Pacification," which Lê Lợi adopted during the rebellion.
- Lê Lợi xưng là Bình Định Vương khi dựng cờ khởi nghĩa. (Lê Lợi proclaimed himself Bình Định Vương when raising the banner of rebellion.)
Synonyms
- Emperor Lê Thái Tổ: The formal title for Lê Lợi as emperor.
- The Lam Sơn Rebel Leader: A descriptive term highlighting his role in the uprising.
Related Idioms and Cultural References
- "Lê Lai cứu chúa" (Lê Lai rescues the lord): Refers to the famous story where Lê Lợi's loyal general, Lê Lai, sacrificed himself by pretending to be Lê Lợi, allowing the true leader to escape a Ming encirclement. This idiom symbolizes ultimate loyalty and sacrifice.
- "Thuận Thiên kiếm" (Heaven's Will Sword): The legendary sword wielded by Lê Lợi, later returned to the Golden Turtle God in Hoàn Kiếm Lake (Lake of the Returned Sword) in Hanoi, symbolizing that the mandate to rule was fulfilled.