Tiến Phúc
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Tien Phuc: The name of an ancient pagoda located in Jiangxi province, China. This pagoda is historically noted for containing a stele (stone tablet) with exceptionally beautiful calligraphy.
- Tien Phuc Stele: Refers specifically to the famous inscribed stele housed at this pagoda, which became part of a well-known historical anecdote.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Bia Tiến Phúc nổi tiếng với nét chữ tuyệt đẹp. (The Tien Phuc Stele is famous for its exceptionally beautiful calligraphy.)
- Câu chuyện về tấm bia Tiến Phúc được lưu truyền từ đời Tống. (The story of the Tien Phuc Stele has been passed down since the Song dynasty.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "Tiến Phúc" is primarily used in historical, cultural, or literary contexts to refer to this specific pagoda and its stele. It is central to an anecdote about charity and misfortune.
- The Anecdote: In the Song dynasty, the official Fan Zhongyan, while serving in Boyang, was presented a poem by a poor student. Admiring the student's talent, Fan instructed him to make ink rubbings from the Tien Phuc Stele to sell for money. Before the rubbings were completed, the stele was shattered by a lightning strike one night.
Variants and Related Words
- Bia Tiến Phúc (n): Tien Phuc Stele. The specific stone tablet.
- Chùa Tiến Phúc (n): Tien Phuc Pagoda. The temple itself.
Synonyms
- Historical stele: A general term for an ancient inscribed stone tablet.
- Ancient pagoda: A general term for an old Buddhist temple.
Related Idioms
- While there is no direct idiom, the story of the Tiến Phúc stele is itself a cultural reference symbolizing:
- Well-intentioned plans thwarted by fate: The plan to help the student was ruined by an unexpected natural event (the lightning strike).
- The fragility of cultural heritage: Even stone monuments can be instantly destroyed.