Trần Ngạc

Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • A historical figure: Trần Ngạc (? - 1391) was the son of Emperor Trần Nghệ Tông of the Trần dynasty. He served as a high-ranking official (Thiếu uý - Junior Marshal) but later fled the capital because he feared the growing power of Hồ Quý Ly. Imperial forces pursued him to Nam Định province, where he was captured and killed.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Trần Ngạc là con trai của vua Trần Nghệ Tông. (Trần Ngạc was the son of Emperor Trần Nghệ Tông.)
  • Sử sách chép rằng Trần Ngạc bỏ trốn vì sợ Hồ Quý Ly. (Historical records note that Trần Ngạc fled because he feared Hồ Quý Ly.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is used almost exclusively in historical contexts, specifically when discussing the late Trần dynasty and the political intrigue leading to the rise of the Hồ dynasty.

Variants and Related Words

• Trần dynasty (n): The ruling dynasty of Đại Việt (Vietnam) from 1225 to 1400.
• Trần Nghệ Tông (n): The emperor of Đại Việt (1370-1372) and father of Trần Ngạc.
• Hồ Quý Ly (n): The powerful official who later usurped the Trần throne to establish the Hồ dynasty.

Synonyms

• Historical figure: A person of significance in history.
• Nobleman: A man of high birth or rank in a historical context.

Related Terms

• Political exile: A person who is forced to leave their country for political reasons, similar to Trần Ngạc's flight from the capital.
• Dynastic conflict: Power struggles within a ruling family or dynasty, which is the context of Trần Ngạc's story.