Trần Đoàn

Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • Chen Tuan (c. 871–989): A legendary Chinese Taoist sage, hermit, and philosopher from the early Song Dynasty, renowned for his profound knowledge, particularly of the I Ching (Book of Changes), and for his practices of immortality and prolonged sleep.
    • A historical figure: Refers specifically to the individual known for retreating to Mount Wuyang (or Huashan) to cultivate the Taoist path and for his alleged ability to "escape from the guest" (a metaphorical or mystical disappearance).
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Trần Đoàn được tôn là một trong những đạo sĩ nổi tiếng nhất đời Tống. (Chen Tuan is revered as one of the most famous Taoists of the Song Dynasty.)
    • Truyền thuyết kể rằng Trần Đoàn có thể ngủ rất lâu, hàng tháng trời. (Legend says that Chen Tuan could sleep for a very long time, for months on end.)
    • Sách xem tướng số có khi được cho là bắt nguồn từ học thuyết của Trần Đoàn. (Physiognomy books are sometimes considered to originate from the teachings of Chen Tuan.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Thuật ngủ của Trần Đoàn": Refers to the legendary "sleep technique" or hibernation practice attributed to him, symbolizing deep meditation and energy conservation in Taoism.
    • Các đạo sĩ thường nghiên cứu thuật ngủ của Trần Đoàn. (Taoist adepts often study the sleep technique of Chen Tuan.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Trần Đoàn lão tổ (n): A respectful title meaning "Venerable Ancestor Chen Tuan," used in Taoist and folk contexts.
    • Trong một số đền thờ, tượng Trần Đoàn lão tổ được thờ cúng. (In some temples, a statue of Venerable Ancestor Chen Tuan is worshipped.)
Synonyms
  • Chen Tuan: The standard Pinyin romanization of the name.
  • Taoist hermit: Describes his lifestyle.
  • Song Dynasty sage: Describes his historical and philosophical context.
Related Idioms/Cultural References

  • "Trần Đoàn đại thụ" (Chen Tuan's Great Sleep): An idiom referencing his legendary prolonged sleep, often used metaphorically to describe a very deep, long sleep or a period of retreat and introspection.

    • Anh ta ngủ một giấc dài như Trần Đoàn đại thụ. (He slept a long sleep like Chen Tuan's great sleep.)

  • "Ông Đoàn trốn khách" (Master Duan Escaping the Guest): A proverbial phrase derived from stories about him, meaning to tactfully avoid or withdraw from social engagements or burdensome situations.

    • Gặp việc khó, ông ấy lại giả vờ ốm, đúng kiểu "ông Đoàn trốn khách". (When encountering a difficult task, he pretends to be sick, just like "Master Duan escaping the guest.")