Lý Uyên

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Li Yuan: The personal name of Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty in China. This is a historical name referring to a specific individual.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Lý Uyên là người sáng lập nhà Đường. (Li Yuan was the founder of the Tang Dynasty.)
  • Trước khi lên ngôi, Lý Uyên là một quý tộc thời nhà Tùy. (Before ascending the throne, Li Yuan was a noble during the Sui Dynasty.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is used almost exclusively in historical contexts. In modern Vietnamese, it is primarily encountered in historical texts, literature, or discussions about Chinese imperial history.

Variants and Related Words

• Đường Cao Tổ: Emperor Gaozu of Tang. This is the posthumous temple name of Lý Uyên.
• Đường Thái Tông: Emperor Taizong of Tang. This refers to Li Shimin, the son and successor of Lý Uyên.

Synonyms

• Emperor Gaozu: The corresponding English title and name.
• Founder of the Tang Dynasty: A descriptive phrase for his historical role.

Note on Usage

• Lý Uyên is a direct transcription from Chinese (李渊, Lǐ Yuān) into Vietnamese. It is not a common Vietnamese word or phrase but a specific historical name. Learners should understand it as a proper noun referring to a historical figure.