Nguyễn Trãi
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Definition
- Proper Noun:
- A historical figure: Nguyễn Trãi refers to a preeminent Vietnamese scholar, poet, strategist, and statesman of the 15th century, a national hero celebrated for his intellect, literary contributions, and pivotal role in the Lam Sơn uprising against Ming Chinese rule.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Nguyễn Trãi is considered one of Vietnam's greatest cultural icons.
- We studied the poetry of Nguyễn Trãi in history class.
- The strategies proposed by Nguyễn Trãi were crucial to Lê Lợi's victory.
Advanced Usage
- "The legacy of Nguyễn Trãi": refers to the enduring impact of his ideas, writings, and moral example on Vietnamese culture, literature, and political thought.
- The legacy of Nguyễn Trãi continues to inspire generations.
- "In the spirit of Nguyễn Trãi": signifies acting with patriotism, intellectual brilliance, and a commitment to justice, as he exemplified.
- They worked for national development in the spirit of Nguyễn Trãi.
Variants and Related Words
- Ức Trai (Literary name/Pseudonym): The pen name used by Nguyễn Trãi.
- The collection "Quốc Âm Thi Tập" was composed by Ức Trai.
- Nguyễn Phi Khanh (Proper Noun): The name of Nguyễn Trãi's father.
- Lê Lợi / Lê Thái Tổ (Proper Noun): The rebel leader and emperor whom Nguyễn Trãi served.
Synonyms
- Statesman: A skilled and experienced political leader.
- Strategist: A person skilled in planning action or policy, especially in war or politics.
- Literati: Well-educated people who are interested in literature.
Related Phrases
- "Bình Ngô Đại Cáo" (Proper Noun): Often translated as "Great Proclamation upon the Pacification of the Wu", this is Nguyễn Trãi's most famous literary work, a monumental declaration of independence.
- "Bình Ngô Đại Cáo" is regarded as Vietnam's second declaration of independence.
- "Bình Ngô Sách" (Proper Noun): Refers to the "Strategies for Pacifying the Wu", the military and political treatise Nguyễn Trãi presented to Lê Lợi.
- He submitted the "Bình Ngô Sách" to Lê Lợi, outlining the path to victory.
Related Idioms
- "Talent and virtue": This phrase is often used in descriptions of Nguyễn Trãi to summarize his ideal combination of intellectual ability and moral character.
- Nguyễn Trãi is remembered as a man of immense talent and virtue.
- Nguyễn Trãi (1380-1442) - a great politician, strategist, diplomat, poet - was born in Thăng Long, and his paternal village located in Nhị Khê (Thường Tín - Hà Tây). His mother was the daughter of Trần Nguyên Đán (a high-ranking mandarin of Nhà Trần). His father was Nguyễn Phi Khanh who had graduated as doctor. At the age of 20, Nguyễn Trãi also graduated as doctor and served in the Hồ dynasty like his father. On the occurence of the Chinese invasion, Nguyễn Phi Khanh was captured and marched off to China. Nguyễn Trãi was kept under surveillance in Đông Quan (Thăng Long). Later, he fled in Lam Sơn to follow Lê Lợi (future Lê Thái Tổ), submitted Bình Ngô Sách (strategies of the people's war against the Ming invasion). After the enemy had been completely expelled, Nguyễn Trãi did his best to help Lê Lợi in the national reconstruction. In 1442, because of dishonest mandarins' great harm, Nguyễn Trãi and all his three related families were exterminated. His famous works were Bình Ngô Đại Cáo, Quân Trung Từ Mệnh Tập, Quốc Âm Thi Tập...