Nguyễn Cư Trinh

Definition

Proper Noun: - Nguyễn Cư Trinh (1716–1767): A prominent Vietnamese scholar, military leader, and government official of the Nguyễn lords' period. He is renowned for his integrity, administrative skill, and significant contributions to territorial expansion and consolidation in southern Vietnam, particularly in the Saigon-Gia Định region.

Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Nguyễn Cư Trinh là một công thần của chúa Nguyễn. (Nguyễn Cư Trinh was a meritorious official of the Nguyễn lords.)
    • Công lao mở cõi của Nguyễn Cư Trinh rất lớn. (Nguyễn Cư Trinh's contributions to territorial expansion were immense.)
Advanced Usage
  • Historical Context: Nguyễn Cư Trinh is often cited in historical studies for his dual roles as a civil administrator and military pacifier, as well as his diplomatic success in securing the allegiance of Mạc Thiên Tích in Hà Tiên to the Nguyễn lords.
  • Literary Works: He is also recognized as a poet, with notable works in both Hán (Classical Chinese) and Nôm (demotic Vietnamese script), such as the narrative poem "Sãi Vãi."
Variants and Related Words
  • Nghi Biểu Hầu: His noble title, Nghi Biểu Marquis.
  • Đạm Am: His pseudonym or literary name.
  • Tân Minh Hầu: His posthumously elevated noble title, Tân Minh Marquis.
Synonyms
  • High-ranking official: A senior government officer.
  • Scholar-general: An individual accomplished in both literary and military affairs.
  • Frontier administrator: An official responsible for governing and developing border regions.
Related Historical Terms
  • Khai quốc công thần: Meritorious official who contributed to the founding of a dynasty or realm.
  • Chiêu Anh Các: A literary society in Hà Tiên with which Nguyễn Cư Trinh exchanged poetry.
  • Mở mang bờ cõi: The historical process of southward territorial expansion (Nam Tiến) of the Vietnamese people.