Trần ích Tắc

Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • A historical figure: Trần Ích Tắc was a prince of the Trần dynasty in Đại Việt (medieval Vietnam) during the late 13th century. He was the second son of Emperor Trần Thái Tông (Trần Cảnh).
   • A controversial defector: He is primarily known for his defection to the invading Mongol Yuan dynasty. He surrendered to the Yuan forces, was appointed by them as the "King of Annam" (An Nam quốc vương), and was later taken to China where he served as an official for the Yuan court until his death.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Trần Ích Tắc bị lịch sử Việt Nam coi là kẻ phản bội. (Trần Ích Tắc is considered a traitor in Vietnamese history.)
  • Sự đầu hàng của Trần Ích Tắc đã làm nhục hoàng tộc nhà Trần. (The surrender of Trần Ích Tắc brought shame to the Trần royal family.)

Advanced Usage

• The name Trần Ích Tắc is often cited in historical discourse as a symbol of betrayal and collaboration with an invading force, contrasting with the resistance led by his brother, Emperor Trần Nhân Tông, and General Trần Hưng Đạo.
  • Bài học từ Trần Ích Tắc vẫn còn nguyên giá trị. (The lesson from Trần Ích Tắc remains fully relevant.)

Historical Context and Related Terms

• Chiêu Quốc vương: His Vietnamese royal title, "Prince Chiêu Quốc," granted before his defection.
• An Nam quốc vương: The title "King of Annam" given to him by the Yuan dynasty, which was illegitimate in the eyes of the Vietnamese people and court.
• Nhà Trần: The Trần dynasty, under which he was born.
• Nhà Nguyên: The Yuan dynasty, which he later served.

Synonyms

• Defector: One who abandons one's country or cause for an opposing one.
• Collaborator: One who cooperates with an enemy force occupying one's country.

Related Concepts

• Sự phản bội: Betrayal, the act of being disloyal.
  • Hành động của Trần Ích Tắc là một sự phản bội rõ ràng. (The action of Trần Ích Tắc was a clear betrayal.)
• Kẻ bán nước: A traitor (to one's country), a term often associated with his name in historical narratives.