Thái mẫu
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Empress Dowager Yang (Yang Guifei): A historical title and poetic name referring to Yang Yuhuan, the beloved consort of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. The term is used to denote her status and legendary beauty.
- A Metaphor for Supreme Beauty: The term is often used in literary contexts to symbolize a woman of peerless beauty, as her beauty was famously compared to a lotus flower.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Sắc đẹp của Thái mẫu khiến vua Đường Minh Hoàng say mê. (The beauty of Empress Dowager Yang captivated Emperor Xuanzong of Tang.)
- Trong thơ ca, nàng được ví von như một Thái mẫu. (In poetry, she is likened to an Empress Dowager Yang [a paragon of beauty].)
Advanced Usage
- The term "Thái mẫu" is primarily found in historical, literary, or poetic texts. It is not used in modern conversational Vietnamese but is employed to evoke classical allusions or supreme feminine beauty.
Variants and Related Words
- Dương Quý Phi (Proper Noun): The most common name for the same historical figure, Yang Guifei.
- Dương Ngọc Hoàn (Proper Noun): Another name for Yang Yuhuan.
- Thái Châu (Proper Noun): An alternative title or poetic name for her.
Synonyms
- Paragon of Beauty: An outstanding example of beauty.
- Consort: A wife, companion, or partner of a monarch.
Related Idioms and Cultural References
- "Nhan sắc nghiêng nước nghiêng thành": A Vietnamese idiom meaning "beauty that topples cities and kingdoms," often associated with legendary beauties like Yang Guifei.
- "Ví như Thái mẫu": A literary phrase meaning "to be compared to Empress Dowager Yang," indicating someone is being described as exceptionally beautiful.