Trần Nguyên Hãn
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- A historical figure: Trần Nguyên Hãn (also known as Lê Hãn; ?–1429) was a prominent military commander of the Lam Sơn uprising against the Ming dynasty in Vietnam. He was known for his education and military strategy, a descendant of Grand Tutor Trần Nguyên Đán, and a trusted advisor to Lê Lợi.
- A geographical name: "Trần Nguyên Hãn" is also the name of wards (phường) in Bắc Giang town (Bắc Giang province) and Lê Chân district (Hải Phòng city).
Usage Examples
Proper Noun (Historical Figure):
- Trần Nguyên Hãn là một danh tướng của nghĩa quân Lam Sơn. (Trần Nguyên Hãn was a famous general of the Lam Sơn insurgent army.)
- Công lao của Trần Nguyên Hãn đã được minh oan vào năm 1455. (The contributions of Trần Nguyên Hãn were vindicated in 1455.)
Proper Noun (Geographical Name):
- Chúng tôi sống ở phường Trần Nguyên Hãn, thành phố Hải Phòng. (We live in Trần Nguyên Hãn ward, Hải Phòng city.)
Advanced Usage
- The name is primarily used in historical and geographical contexts. When referring to the historical figure, it is often accompanied by titles such as "danh tướng" (famous general) or "tư đồ" (grand tutor).
Variants and Related Words
- Lê Hãn: An alternative name for Trần Nguyên Hãn, granted after he was bestowed the royal surname "Lê" by Lê Lợi.
Synonyms
- Military commander: A leader of armed forces.
- Historical figure: A person of significance in history.
Related Terms
- Lam Sơn uprising: The rebellion led by Lê Lợi against Ming rule, in which Trần Nguyên Hãn played a key role.
- Lê Lợi: The emperor who founded the Lê dynasty and leader of the Lam Sơn uprising.
- Quốc tính: The royal surname, bestowed upon him as an honor.