Ngũ Liễu tiên sinh
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- "Master Five Willows": The literary sobriquet or pseudonym of the Chinese poet Tao Qian (also known as Tao Yuanming), who lived during the Eastern Jin dynasty. The name originates from his essay "The Biography of Master Five Willows," in which he describes a recluse who lived next to five willow trees, a figure understood to be a self-portrait of the poet himself.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Ngũ Liễu tiên sinh là một hình tượng văn học quan trọng. (Master Five Willows is an important literary figure.)
- Bài viết "Ngũ Liễu tiên sinh truyện" do Đào Tiềm sáng tác. (The essay "Biography of Master Five Willows" was written by Tao Qian.)
Advanced Usage
- The name "Ngũ Liễu tiên sinh" is almost exclusively used in literary, historical, or philosophical discussions to refer to Tao Qian and his ideals of reclusion, simplicity, and pastoral life, as embodied by this persona.
Variants and Related Words
- Đào Tiềm (Proper Noun): Tao Qian, the real name of the poet.
- Đào Uyên Minh (Proper Noun): Tao Yuanming, another name for the same poet.
- Ẩn sĩ (Noun): hermit, recluse; a term describing the lifestyle associated with Master Five Willows.
Synonyms
- Tao Qian: The historical figure's name.
- Tao Yuanming: An alternative name for the same poet.
- The Recluse Poet: A descriptive term for his literary persona.
Related Concepts
- "The Biography of Master Five Willows" ("Ngũ Liễu tiên sinh truyện"): The foundational essay that introduces this pseudonym and outlines the philosophy of a simple, content life detached from official ambition.
- Pastoral Poetry: A genre of poetry celebrating rural life, for which Tao Qian is famously known. The persona of Master Five Willow is central to this theme.