Tôn Tẫn

Tôn Tẫn

Tôn Tẫn ngồi trong xe kín bàn mưu kế.

Definition

Proper Noun: * Sun Bin: A famous military strategist from the Warring States period (475–221 BCE) in ancient China. He is a descendant of Sun Tzu (Sun Vũ) and the reputed author of the military treatise Sun Bin's Art of War. His life is marked by a bitter rivalry with his former fellow student, Pang Juan.

Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Tôn Tẫn là một nhà quân sự kiệt xuất thời Chiến Quốc. (Sun Bin was an outstanding military strategist during the Warring States period.)
    • Câu chuyện về mối thù giữa Tôn Tẫn và Bàng Quyên rất nổi tiếng. (The story of the feud between Sun Bin and Pang Juan is very famous.)
    • Binh pháp Tôn Tẫn vẫn được nghiên cứu cho đến ngày nay. (Sun Bin's Art of War is still studied today.)
Advanced Usage
  • Historical & Literary Context: The name "Tôn Tẫn" is central to many historical narratives and literary works about ancient Chinese warfare, strategy, and political intrigue. His tactics, such as those used at the Battle of Maling, are classic examples of military deception.
  • "Tôn Tẫn binh pháp": Refers specifically to the military treatise attributed to him.
    • "Tôn Tẫn binh pháp" cùng với "Tôn Tử binh pháp" là những tác phẩm cổ điển về chiến tranh. ("Sun Bin's Art of War" and "Sun Tzu's Art of War" are classical works on warfare.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Binh pháp Tôn Tẫn (n): Sun Bin's Art of War (the text).
  • Tôn Tử (Proper Noun): Sun Tzu, the earlier and more famous military strategist, to whom Sun Bin was reportedly related.
  • Bàng Quyên (Proper Noun): Pang Juan, Sun Bin's rival and the general of the state of Wei.
  • Quỷ Cốc Tử (Proper Noun): Guiguzi, the legendary teacher of both Sun Bin and Pang Juan.
Synonyms
  • Military Strategist: A person skilled in the planning and conduct of warfare.
  • Tactician: An expert in using available means to achieve a specific military goal.
Related Idioms & Cultural References
  • "Tôn Tẫn thoát Ngụy" (Sun Bin escapes Wei): Refers to the story of his dramatic escape from the state of Wei after being mutilated by Pang Juan. It symbolizes cunning and resilience in the face of betrayal.
  • "Trận Mã Lăng" (The Battle of Maling): The decisive battle where Sun Bin's strategies led to the defeat and death of Pang Juan. It is a classic historical example of luring an enemy into a trap.
  • "Bớt lửa bếp" (Reducing the campfires): Refers directly to Sun Bin's famous tactic of progressively reducing the number of cooking fires to create the illusion that his army was deserting, thereby luring Pang Juan into a reckless pursuit.