Tư Mạo
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Sun Simiao: A renowned physician and alchemist of the Tang Dynasty in China, celebrated as the "King of Medicine" in traditional Chinese medicine. He is a historical figure, not a common word in modern Vietnamese.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Tư Mạo được tôn xưng là "Dược Vương". (Sun Simiao is revered as the "King of Medicine".)
- Các tác phẩm của Tư Mạo vẫn còn ảnh hưởng đến y học cổ truyền. (The works of Sun Simiao still influence traditional medicine.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is almost exclusively used in historical, medical, or cultural contexts to refer specifically to this individual. It does not have modern colloquial applications.
Variants and Related Words
- Tôn Tư Mạo: The full, more formal name, incorporating the surname "Tôn".
- Tôn Tư Mạo sống vào thời nhà Đường. (Sun Simiao lived during the Tang Dynasty.)
Synonyms
- "King of Medicine": An honorary title for Sun Simiao.
- Tang Dynasty physician: A descriptive term for his historical role.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms in Vietnamese that use the term "Tư Mạo" itself. He may be referenced in historical or proverbial sayings about medicine and healing.