Nghĩa phụ Khoái Châu

Definition

Proper Noun: - A subsidiary meaning or story from Khoái Châu: This term refers to a specific sub-narrative or anecdotal tale originating from the Khoái Châu region, as recorded in classical Vietnamese literature. It specifically denotes the tragic story of Trọng Quỳ and Nhị Khanh from the collection "Truyền Kỳ Mạn Lục."

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Truyện "Nghĩa phụ Khoái Châu" là một thiên truyện cảm động trong "Truyền Kỳ Mạn Lục". (The story "Nghĩa phụ Khoái Châu" is a touching tale in "Truyền Kỳ Mạn Lục.")
  • Nhân vật Nhị Khanh trong "Nghĩa phụ Khoái Châu" được ca ngợi vì đức hạnh. (The character Nhị Khanh in "Nghĩa phụ Khoái Châu" is praised for her virtue.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in literary analysis to refer to this specific story as an example of a moral tale about loyalty, repentance, and consequence within the larger body of Vietnamese legendary narratives.

Variants and Related Words

• Truyền kỳ (n): A legend; a tale of the strange or miraculous.
  • "Truyền Kỳ Mạn Lục" là một tác phẩm truyền kỳ nổi tiếng. ("Truyền Kỳ Mạn Lục" is a famous collection of legends.)
• Thiên truyện (n): A story; one tale within a collection.
  • Tập sách này gồm nhiều thiên truyện khác nhau. (This book contains many different stories.)

Synonyms

• Anecdote: A short, interesting story about a real person or event.
• Sub-story: A secondary narrative within a larger work.
• Moral tale: A story intended to teach a lesson about right and wrong.

Related Context

• The phrase is intrinsically linked to classical Vietnamese literature. It is not a standalone idiom but a title referencing a specific narrative. The story itself explores themes of nghĩa (righteousness, duty) and phụ (as in a wife or woman), highlighting the virtues of the female protagonist.