Tử Tiện

Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • Tử Tiện: A historical figure, also known as Mật Tử Tiện, from ancient China. He is traditionally cited as a model of filial piety and is associated with the story "Cầm Đường" (Qin Tang), which involves him wearing a deerskin garment to visit his parents.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Tử Tiện được nhắc đến như một tấm gương hiếu thảo. (Tử Tiện is mentioned as a model of filial piety.)
    • Câu chuyện "Cầm Đường" kể về Mật Tử Tiện. (The story "Cầm Đường" tells of Mật Tử Tiện.)
Advanced Usage
  • The name Tử Tiện is primarily used in historical, literary, or cultural discussions about classical Chinese virtues and parables, particularly those compiled in texts like the "Nhị Thập Tứ Hiếu" (The Twenty-Four Filial Exemplars).
Variants and Related Words
  • Mật Tử Tiện: The full name of the historical figure.
  • Cầm Đường: The name of the specific story or parable associated with him, often translated as "Deerskin for Parents" or "The Deer Skin."
Synonyms
  • Filial son: A son who exemplifies devotion and duty to his parents. (This is a descriptive synonym for the role Tử Tiện represents, not a direct name synonym.)
Cultural Note
  • Tử Tiện is not a common word in modern Vietnamese vocabulary but a specific historical reference. His story is part of traditional East Asian didactic literature promoting Confucian filial piety.