Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm

Definition

Proper noun:
- Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm: A renowned Vietnamese Confucian scholar, poet, teacher, and administrator during the 16th century. He is a significant historical and cultural figure, often referred to by his pseudonym Trạng Trình (Trạng Trình).
Historical figure:
- A mandarin and prophet: He served as a high-ranking official under the Mạc Dynasty and is famous in Vietnamese folklore for his predictions and profound wisdom.
- A poet and teacher: After retiring from public service, he founded the Bạch Vân am (White Cloud Hermitage) where he taught students and composed poetry, leaving a substantial literary legacy.

Usage Examples

Proper noun:
- Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm là một nhà thơ lớn của Việt Nam. (Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm is a great poet of Vietnam.)
- Nhiều người đến thăm đền thờ Trạng Trình Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm. (Many people visit the temple of Trạng Trình Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm.)

Advanced Usage

"Trạng Trình": This is the most common honorific name used to refer to Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, emphasizing his status as a top scholar and sage.
- Những lời sấm truyền của Trạng Trình còn lưu truyền đến ngày nay. (The prophecies of Trạng Trình are still passed down today.)

Variants and Related Words

Bạch Vân Tiên sinh (n): "White Cloud Hermit," one of his literary pseudonyms.
Tuyết Giang Phu tử (n): "Snow River Master," another of his literary pseudonyms.
Trình Quốc Công (n): "Duke Trình," his noble title bestowed posthumously.

Synonyms

Sage: A profoundly wise man, especially one venerated for their judgment.
Prophet: A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the future (in a folkloric context).
Scholar-official: An educated person who served as a bureaucrat in imperial government.

Related Idioms

Sấm Trạng Trình (n): "The Prophecies of Trạng Trình." Refers to the collection of cryptic predictions about Vietnam's future attributed to him.
- Người ta thường nghiên cứu Sấm Trạng Trình để tìm hiểu về lịch sử. (People often study the Prophecies of Trạng Trình to understand history.)