Quách Đình Bảo
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A historical figure: Quách Đình Bảo (1431-1505) was a distinguished scholar, diplomat, and high-ranking mandarin in the Lê dynasty of Vietnam.
- A Thám Hoa graduate: He achieved the title of Thám Hoa (the third-highest laureate) in the imperial examination of 1463, alongside the top graduate (Trạng nguyên) Lương Thế Vinh.
- A government official: He served as a minister, reaching the position of Thượng thư (Minister) of the Ministry of Rites (bộ Lễ).
- A diplomat and scholar: In 1478, he was sent as an envoy to the Ming dynasty in China. He was also a member of the Tao Đàn poetry society, commissioned by King Lê Thánh Tông to compile the Thiên Nam dư hạ tập anthology.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Quách Đình Bảo đỗ Thám hoa năm 1463. (Quách Đình Bảo achieved the Thám Hoa degree in 1463.)
- Thượng thư Quách Đình Bảo từng đi sứ sang nhà Minh. (Minister Quách Đình Bảo once served as an envoy to the Ming dynasty.)
- Quách Đình Bảo là một thành viên của Hội Tao Đàn. (Quách Đình Bảo was a member of the Tao Đàn society.)
Advanced Usage
- The name Quách Đình Bảo is primarily used in historical and academic contexts to refer to this specific figure. It is not used as a common term.
Variants and Related Words
- Thám hoa: The academic title (Third Laureate) he attained.
- Thượng thư: The title for a Minister, the high-ranking position he held.
- Hội Tao Đàn: The "Tao Đàn" poetry society, of which he was a member.
- Thiên Nam dư hạ tập: The literary anthology he helped compile.
Synonyms
- Historical figure: A person of historical importance.
- Mandarin: A historical term for a high-ranking official in imperial Vietnam.
- Diplomat: A person who represents their country abroad.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms directly associated with the proper noun . His legacy is tied to historical and literary achievements.