Sử Hi Nhan
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- A historical figure: Sử Hi Nhan was a renowned historian and high-ranking mandarin in the late Trần dynasty of Vietnam. He is traditionally credited as the author of the important historical text Đại Việt sử lược (A Brief History of Đại Việt).
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Sử Hi Nhan được cho là tác giả của bộ "Đại Việt sử lược". (Sử Hi Nhan is believed to be the author of the "Brief History of Đại Việt".)
- Trạng nguyên Sử Hi Nhan làm quan đến chức Hành khiển. (Trạng nguyên Sử Hi Nhan served as a mandarin up to the position of Hành Khiển.)
Advanced Usage
- The surname "Sử" (meaning "History") was reportedly bestowed upon him by the king in recognition of his historical work, making his name literally translate to "Hi Nhan of History" or "Hi Nhan the Historian."
Variants and Related Words
- Sử Đức Huy: His son, who also passed the imperial examinations and became a mandarin.
- Đại Việt sử lược: The historical text attributed to him.
- Trảm xà kiếm: A literary (rhymed prose) piece he authored.
Key Historical Details
- Time Period: Late Trần dynasty (14th century). He died in 1421.
- Achievements: Passed the top-level imperial examination () under King Trần Duệ Tông (1373-1379). Served as a high-ranking official ().
- Legacy: His most significant contribution is the compilation of , a crucial source for studying early Vietnamese history.