Definition

1. Proper Noun:

   • Zhang Fei: A famous general of the Shu Han state during the Three Kingdoms period in Chinese history. He was a sworn brother of Liu Bei and Guan Yu, known for his immense physical strength, fierce loyalty, and explosive temper.

2. Proper Noun (Cultural Reference):

   • A symbol of fierce bravery and raw power: In Vietnamese culture, the name "Trương Phi" is often used to refer to a person who is exceptionally strong, bold, and hot-tempered.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Trương Phi là một trong những dũng tướng nổi tiếng nhất thời Tam Quốc. (Zhang Fei is one of the most famous brave generals of the Three Kingdoms period.)
  • Tính anh ấy nóng như Trương Phi. (His temper is as hot as Zhang Fei's.)

Advanced Usage

• "Giận như Trương Phi": To be as angry as Zhang Fei. This idiom describes someone in a state of extreme, furious anger.
  • Nghe tin đó, ông ấy giận như Trương Phi. (Hearing that news, he became as angry as Zhang Fei.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tam Anh Kết Nghĩa (Proper Noun): The Oath of the Peach Garden, which refers to the sworn brotherhood of Liu Bei (Lưu Bị), Guan Yu (Quan Vũ), and Zhang Fei (Trương Phi).

Synonyms

• Brave warrior: A soldier known for exceptional courage.
• Hothead: A person who acts impulsively in anger.

Related Idioms

• Mặt Trương Phi: To have a face like Zhang Fei. Describes someone with a dark, fierce, or intimidating countenance.
  • Anh ta nhìn mặt Trương Phi, nhưng bụng lại rất tốt. (He has a face like Zhang Fei, but his heart is very kind.)