Quản Lộ
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Guan Lu: A historical figure from the Three Kingdoms period of ancient China, known as a famous diviner and astrologer. He is a character from history and folklore, not a common word in modern Vietnamese.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Truyện kể về tài bói toán của Quản Lộ rất nổi tiếng. (Stories about Guan Lu's divination skills are very famous.)
- Quản Lộ sống vào thời Tam Quốc. (Guan Lu lived during the Three Kingdoms period.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in historical, literary, or cultural contexts discussing Chinese history or Vietnamese folklore that references Chinese figures.
Variants and Related Words
- Nhân vật lịch sử (n): historical figure.
- Thầy bói (n): diviner, fortune teller (a modern, common term for a similar role).
- Tam Quốc (n): Three Kingdoms (the historical period).
Synonyms
- Historical Figure: A person of significance in history.
- Diviner: A person who practices divination or fortune-telling.
Cultural Note
- The provided reference story illustrates Guan Lu's legendary status as a mystic who could identify and defeat malevolent spirits, in this case, a fox spirit posing a fire hazard. This cements his portrayal in folklore as a protector against disasters.