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.)