Tây tử

Tây Tử là một người con gái tuyệt đẹp của nước Việt.

Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • Xi Shi: A legendary beauty from ancient China during the Spring and Autumn period, renowned as one of the "Four Great Beauties" of Chinese history.
   • An archetype of supreme beauty: Used metaphorically to refer to a woman of exceptional and captivating beauty.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Sắc đẹp của cô ấy được ví như Tây Tử. (Her beauty is compared to Xi Shi.)
  • Trong lịch sử Trung Quốc, Tây Tử là một nhân vật nổi tiếng. (In Chinese history, Xi Shi is a famous figure.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in literary and poetic contexts to symbolize ideal feminine beauty.
• It can be used in comparative phrases, e.g., "đẹp như Tây Tử" (as beautiful as Xi Shi).

Variants and Related Words

• Tây Thi: An alternative name for the same historical figure, Xi Shi.
  • Tây Thi thường được nhắc đến trong thơ ca. (Xi Shi is often mentioned in poetry.)

Synonyms

• Great beauty: A woman of extraordinary physical attractiveness.
• Legendary beauty: A beauty famous in history or legend.

Cultural and Historical Context

• Xi Shi was a figure from the state of Yue during the Spring and Autumn period in ancient China. According to historical accounts, King Goujian of Yue offered Xi Shi to King Fuchai of the rival state of Wu as part of a strategy. Fuchai's infatuation with her allegedly led him to neglect his duties, contributing to the downfall of his state and the victory of Yue. This story is a classic tale of strategy and sacrifice.