Triệu Tử phá vòng Đương Dương

Definition

1. Proper Noun (Historical Idiom):
   • Zhao Zilong Breaks the Siege at Dangyang: A famous historical idiom and episode from the Chinese classic "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." It refers to the heroic feat of the general Zhao Yun (courtesy name Zilong), who single-handedly fought through the layered encirclement of Cao Cao's massive army at the Battle of Changban Slope (near Dangyang) to rescue Liu Bei's infant son, A Dou, and deliver him to safety.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Anh ấy dũng cảm như Triệu Tử phá vòng Đương Dương. (He is as brave as Zhao Zilong breaking the siege at Dangyang.)
  • Câu chuyện "Triệu Tử phá vòng Đương Dương" là biểu tượng của lòng trung thành và dũng cảm. (The story of "Zhao Zilong breaking the siege at Dangyang" is a symbol of loyalty and bravery.)

Advanced Usage

• This phrase is used metaphorically in modern Vietnamese to describe an act of extraordinary courage, loyalty, and prowess in overcoming seemingly impossible odds or a desperate situation.
  • Với tinh thần "Triệu Tử phá vòng Đương Dương", đội ngũ kỹ sư đã giải quyết được khủng hoảng. (With the spirit of "Zhao Zilong breaking the siege at Dangyang," the engineering team resolved the crisis.)

Variants and Related Words

• Triệu Vân (Proper Noun): Zhao Yun, the formal name of the general.
• Triệu Tử Long (Proper Noun): Zhao Zilong, the courtesy name of the general.
• Trường Bản (Proper Noun): Changban, the location (slope) of the famous battle.

Synonyms

• Extreme heroism: Acts of great bravery.
• Against all odds: Succeeding despite very low probability of success.
• A one-man army: A person who fights with the effectiveness of many.

Related Idioms

• Một mình phá vòng vây: To break a siege single-handedly.
  • Trong trận đấu, tiền đạo đó như một mình phá vòng vây. (In the match, that striker was like breaking a siege single-handedly.)
• Trung thành tuyệt đối: Absolute loyalty (a key trait exemplified by Zhao Yun in this story).