Trấn Quốc (chùa)

Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • Trấn Quốc Pagoda: A specific and historic Buddhist pagoda located on the shore of West Lake (Hồ Tây) in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is one of the oldest pagodas in the country.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Chùa Trấn Quốc là một di tích lịch sử quan trọng. (Trấn Quốc Pagoda is an important historical relic.)
  • Du khách thường đến thăm chùa Trấn Quốc khi tới Hà Nội. (Tourists often visit Trấn Quốc Pagoda when coming to Hanoi.)

Advanced Usage

• The name "Trấn Quốc" itself is often used metonymically to refer to Vietnamese Buddhist heritage, architectural beauty, or serene lakeside landmarks.
  • Kiến trúc của Trấn Quốc thể hiện sự tinh tế. (The architecture of Trấn Quốc exemplifies refinement.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chùa Trấn Quốc: The full and most common form, meaning "Trấn Quốc Pagoda."
• An Quốc Tự: The pagoda's original name, meaning "An Quốc Temple," used in historical contexts.

Synonyms

• Pagoda: A Buddhist temple, typically a tiered tower.
• Temple: A place of religious worship (a more general term).
• Historical site: A place of historical importance.

Related Cultural Notes

• "Trấn Quốc" meaning: The name translates to "Defending the Nation" or "Pacifying the Country," reflecting its historical and spiritual significance.
• Historical context: According to a stele erected in 1639, the pagoda was originally named "An Quốc" (Pacifying the Kingdom) and was renamed "Trấn Quốc" in 1615.