Quan VÅ©

Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • Guan Yu (c. 160–220 AD): A renowned historical general from the late Eastern Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period of China, deified as a god of war, loyalty, and righteousness in Chinese folk religion and Vietnamese culture. He is also known as Guan Gong (Lord Guan) or Guan Yunzhang.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Đền thờ Quan Vũ rất linh thiêng. (The temple of Guan Yu is very sacred.)
    • Tính trung nghĩa của Quan Vũ được người đời ca tụng. (Guan Yu's loyalty and righteousness are praised by people.)
    • Tượng Quan Vũ thường được thờ trong các gia đình kinh doanh. (Statues of Guan Yu are often worshipped in business households.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Quan Công": An honorific title for Guan Yu, meaning "Lord Guan."

    • Người ta tin rằng Quan Công có thể trừ tà. (People believe that Lord Guan can ward off evil.)

  • "Quan Vân Trường": An alternative name for Guan Yu, incorporating his style name (Yunzhang).

    • Quan Vân Trường là một nhân vật trong tiểu thuyết "Tam Quốc Diễn Nghĩa". (Guan Yunzhang is a character in the novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms.")
Variants and Related Words

  • Quan Thánh Đế Quân (n): A formal deified title for Guan Yu, meaning "Saintly Emperor Guan."

    • Quan Thánh Đế Quân là vị thần bảo hộ. (The Saintly Emperor Guan is a protective deity.)

  • Quan Hầu (n): Refers to Guan Yu's historical role as a marquis or lord.

    • Ông được phong tước Quan Hầu. (He was granted the title of Marquis Guan.)
Synonyms
  • Guan Gong: Lord Guan.
  • God of War: A common epithet describing his deified role.
  • Yunchang: His style name (courtesy name).
Related Cultural Concepts

  • "Tam Quốc Diễn Nghĩa": "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," the classic novel where Guan Yu is a central figure.

    • Hình tượng Quan Vũ trong "Tam Quốc Diễn Nghĩa" rất anh hùng. (The image of Guan Yu in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is very heroic.)

  • Thờ Quan Công: The practice of worshipping Guan Yu, common in temples, businesses, and homes for protection and prosperity.

    • Việc thờ Quan Công phổ biến ở nhiều nước Á Đông. (The worship of Lord Guan is common in many East Asian countries.)