Tài cất Vạc

Definition
  1. Proper Noun (Historical/Cultural Reference):
    • The strength to lift a cauldron: This phrase specifically refers to the legendary physical might of Xiang Yu (Hạng Võ), a prominent military leader and king in ancient Chinese history, who was famed for his ability to lift extremely heavy bronze cauldrons (vạc). It symbolizes extraordinary, almost superhuman, strength and power.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Sử sách ca ngợi tài cất vạc của Hạng Võ. (Historical texts praise Xiang Yu's strength to lift the cauldron.)
    • Dầu tài cất vạc xem không kể gì. (Even the strength to lift a cauldron is considered nothing.)
Advanced Usage
  • The phrase is primarily used in literary, historical, or poetic contexts to evoke an image of immense power. It is not used in everyday modern conversation but appears in discussions of history, classical literature, or as a metaphor.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sức mạnh phi thường (n): extraordinary strength.
  • Lực lưỡng (adj): husky, very strong (physically).
Synonyms
  • Herculean strength: strength of great magnitude, akin to the Greek hero Hercules.
  • Prodigious might: remarkably or impressively great power.
Related Idioms
  • Khoẻ như voi: as strong as an elephant (a common Vietnamese idiom for physical strength).
  • Sức vóc hơn người: strength surpassing that of ordinary people.