Trần Cảnh
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Trần Cảnh: A historical figure, a Vietnamese scholar and official of the Later Lê dynasty. He is also known as Trần Thái Tông (in this specific historical context, not to be confused with the Trần dynasty emperor of the same title). He was a Jinshi (進士, tiến sĩ) graduate, a high-ranking minister, and an author known for his work on agriculture.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Trần Cảnh đỗ tiến sĩ năm 1718. (Trần Cảnh earned the Jinshi degree in 1718.)
- Sách "Minh Nông phả" do Trần Cảnh biên soạn. (The book "Minh Nông phả" was compiled by Trần Cảnh.)
- Ông Trần Cảnh từng giữ chức Khuyến nông sứ. (Mr. Trần Cảnh once held the position of Agricultural Promotion Commissioner.)
Advanced Usage
- The name Trần Cảnh is primarily used in historical texts and discussions about Vietnamese history, particularly the Later Lê dynasty period, agriculture, and literature.
Variants and Related Words
- Trần Thái Tông: An alternative name for this specific historical figure, Trần Cảnh. (Note: This refers to the Later Lê dynasty official, not the founding emperor of the Trần dynasty).
Synonyms
- Historical official: A general term for a mandarin or high-ranking state official in historical Vietnam.
- Scholar-official: Refers to an individual who passed imperial examinations and served in government.
Notes on Usage
- This is a specific personal name. It is not a common word and has no other general meanings.
- When encountered, it almost exclusively refers to this 18th-century Vietnamese figure.