Sở Vương

Sở Vương là một nhân vật lịch sử nổi tiếng trong thời kỳ cuối đời Tần.

Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • The King of Chu: A historical title and epithet most famously referring to Xiang Yu (項羽), the prominent military leader and de facto ruler of the Chu state who contended for supremacy during the collapse of the Qin dynasty.
   • It characterizes a figure of great martial prowess and initial dominance whose story is ultimately one of tragic failure and defeat.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Sở Vương Hạng Võ là một nhân vật bi tráng trong lịch sử Trung Quốc. (The King of Chu, Xiang Yu, is a tragic figure in Chinese history.)
  • Sức mạnh của Sở Vương khiến quân địch khiếp sợ. (The might of the King of Chu terrified the enemy troops.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical and literary contexts to symbolize a powerful but flawed hero whose hubris leads to downfall.
  • Số phận của Sở Vương là một bài học về sự kiêu ngạo. (The fate of the King of Chu is a lesson in arrogance.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hạng Võ (Proper Noun): Xiang Yu, the specific person known as the "Sở Vương" or "Conqueror of Chu".
• Sở Bá Vương (Proper Noun): A fuller, more formal title meaning "Hegemon King of Chu", also referring to Xiang Yu.

Synonyms

• Xiang Yu: The personal name of the historical figure.
• The Conqueror of Chu: A descriptive translation of the title.

Related Idioms and Cultural References

• "Hạng Võ biệt Ngu Cơ": Refers to Xiang Yu's farewell to his beloved concubine, Consort Yu, before his defeat, symbolizing a tragic, heroic farewell.
  • Cảnh chia tay đó như "Hạng Võ biệt Ngu Cơ". (That parting scene was like "Xiang Yu's farewell to Consort Yu".)
• The story of Sở Vương Hạng Võ is a classic example of a tragic hero in East Asian historiography and literature, often contrasted with Liu Bang, the founder of the Han dynasty.