Tô Vũ

Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • Su Wu: A historical figure from the Han Dynasty of China, known for his extraordinary loyalty and endurance during 19 years of captivity by the Xiongnu (Huns). He is a cultural symbol of unwavering fidelity and resilience in the face of extreme hardship.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Tô Vũ là biểu tượng của lòng trung thành. (Su Wu is a symbol of loyalty.)
  • Câu chuyện về Tô Vũ chăn dê ở Bắc Hải rất nổi tiếng. (The story of Su Wu herding sheep at the North Sea is very famous.)

Advanced Usage

• The name "Tô Vũ" is often used in literary and historical contexts to allude to the virtues of loyalty, perseverance, and maintaining one's principles under duress.
  • Tấm lòng son sắt như Tô Vũ. (A heart as steadfast as Su Wu's.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tử Khanh: The courtesy name (字) of Tô Vũ (Su Wu).
• Tiết mao: Refers to the ceremonial staff held by envoys; Su Wu famously guarded his Han envoy's staff even while herding sheep, making it a symbol of his loyalty.

Synonyms

• Paragon of loyalty: A model of extreme faithfulness.
• Symbol of endurance: An emblem representing the ability to withstand hardship.

Related Idioms and Cultural References

• "Tô Vũ mục dương" (Su Wu herds sheep): An idiom referring to enduring long-term suffering or exile while remaining steadfast to one's duty or country.
• "Giữ tiết như Tô Vũ" (To guard one's integrity like Su Wu): To maintain one's loyalty and moral principle unwaveringly, regardless of circumstances.