Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • A historical Vietnamese writer: Nguyễn Dữ was a 16th-century Vietnamese scholar and author, best known for his collection of supernatural tales.
   • A personal name: This is the full name of a specific historical figure, comprising the family name 'Nguyễn' and the given name 'Dữ'.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Nguyễn Dữ là một nhà văn nổi tiếng thế kỷ 16. (Nguyễn Dữ is a famous 16th-century writer.)
  • Tác phẩm "Truyền Kỳ Mạn Lục" được viết bởi Nguyễn Dữ. (The work "Truyền Kỳ Mạn Lục" was written by Nguyễn Dữ.)

Advanced Usage

• Referring to his literary legacy: The name is often used to refer to the body of work or the literary style associated with him.
  • Phong cách kể chuyện của Nguyễn Dữ rất độc đáo. (The storytelling style of Nguyễn Dữ is very unique.)

Variants and Related Words

• Truyền Kỳ Mạn Lục (Proper Noun): The title of his seminal work, often mentioned in direct association with his name. It translates to "Random Records of the Strange and Mysterious".
• Cử nhân (Noun): A historical academic degree, equivalent to a bachelor, which Nguyễn Dữ attained.

Synonyms

• Nhà văn (Noun): Writer, author. (e.g., / Nguyễn Dữ was a talented writer.)
• Tác giả (Noun): Author. (e.g., / The author of that book is Nguyễn Dữ.)

Related Phrases

• Sống ẩn dật: To live a reclusive/secluded life. This phrase is often used to describe the latter part of his life.
  • Sau này, Nguyễn Dữ chọn sống ẩn dật. (Later, Nguyễn Dữ chose to live a reclusive life.)

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms directly formed from the proper noun 'Nguyễn Dữ'. His name is primarily used in historical and literary contexts.)

1. Born in an intellectual family, the writer Nguyễn Dữ (16th century) graduated as bachelor. His native village was in Thanh Miên, Hải Dương. He had nurtured a good will for society, but later, became disheartened and led a secluded life. Nguyễn Dữ was the author of Truyền Kỳ Mạn Lục