Trịnh Sâm

Trịnh Sâm

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Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • Trịnh Sâm: A historical figure, the eldest son of Trịnh Doanh, who succeeded his father as the Lord (Chúa) of the Trịnh clan in Đàng Ngoài (Northern Vietnam) during the Later Lê dynasty. He was revered as Thịnh Vương.
    • He is noted for his political skill, decisive and independent governance that often broke from tradition, and for consolidating the power of the Trịnh lords, overshadowing the Lê emperor.
    • He was a patron who recruited and gathered many talented individuals of his time.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Trịnh Sâm là một chúa Trịnh nổi tiếng của thế kỷ 18. (Trịnh Sâm was a famous Trịnh lord of the 18th century.)
    • Chính sách của Trịnh Sâm đã làm suy yếu quyền lực của vua Lê. (Trịnh Sâm's policies weakened the power of the Lê emperor.)
    • Trịnh Sâm sáng tác nhiều tác phẩm văn học như "Nam tuần ký trình thi". (Trịnh Sâm authored many literary works such as "Nam tuần ký trình thi".)
Advanced Usage
  • Historical Context: The term "Trịnh Sâm" is primarily used in historical discourse to refer to this specific ruler, his policies, and his era. It is often discussed in relation to the Trịnh-Nguyễn rivalry and the figurehead role of the Later Lê emperors.
    • Giai đoạn cai trị của Trịnh Sâm đánh dấu sự lấn át hoàn toàn của họ Trịnh đối với triều Lê. (The reign of Trịnh Sâm marked the complete dominance of the Trịnh clan over the Lê court.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Chúa Trịnh (n): Trịnh Lord; the title held by Trịnh Sâm and his lineage.
  • Thịnh Vương (n): The revered title of Trịnh Sâm.
  • Đàng Ngoài (n): The domain ruled by the Trịnh lords, including Trịnh Sâm.
Synonyms
  • Lord Trịnh Sâm: A formal English equivalent.
  • Thịnh Vương: His royal title.
  • The Trịnh Lord: A general term specifying his ruling position.
Related Historical Terms
  • Lê-Chúa period: The era of the Later Lê dynasty where real power was held by the Trịnh lords in the north and Nguyễn lords in the south.
  • Trịnh-Nguyễn rivalry: The prolonged conflict between the two ruling families, providing context for Trịnh Sâm's reign.
  • Tây Sơn rebellion: A major uprising that occurred after Trịnh Sâm's death and eventually overthrew both the Trịnh and Later Lê dynasties.