Lục Thông

Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • Liu Tong: A historical figure from Chinese history, specifically a minister during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. He is known for his loyalty and for being a victim of political intrigue.
    • Liu Tong: In a broader literary and cultural context, the name can refer to this historical persona as a symbol of unjust persecution or loyal service.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Lục Thông là một đại thần trung thành dưới thời Hán Vũ Đế. (Liu Tong was a loyal minister during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han.)
    • Số phận của Lục Thông thường được nhắc đến như một bi kịch. (The fate of Liu Tong is often mentioned as a tragedy.)
Advanced Usage
  • This term is primarily used in historical, literary, or academic discussions about Chinese or Sino-Vietnamese history. It is not used in everyday modern conversation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Note: "Lục Thông" is the Vietnamese Sino-Vietnamese reading of the Chinese name 欒通 (Luán Tōng in Mandarin). In historical texts, the Chinese original is more common.
Synonyms
  • Historical Figure: A person from history.
  • Loyal Minister: A faithful official serving a ruler.
Related Idioms
  • There are no common Vietnamese idioms directly featuring "Lục Thông." However, stories about him may illustrate themes of "công thành thân thoái" (retiring after achieving merit) or "hoạ từ miệng mà ra" (trouble comes from the mouth).