Võ Tánh
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Võ Tánh: A prominent military general of the Nguyễn lord during the reign of Emperor Gia Long (Nguyễn Phúc Ánh). He is celebrated for his loyalty and military prowess, and is considered one of the "Gia Định Tam Hùng" (Three Heroes of Gia Định). He died by suicide in 1801 during the siege of Quy Nhơn Citadel.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Võ Tánh là một trong Gia Định tam hùng. (Võ Tánh is one of the Three Heroes of Gia Định.)
- Tướng Võ Tánh trấn thủ thành Bình Định. (General Võ Tánh defended Bình Định Citadel.)
- Lăng mộ của Võ Tánh nằm ở Phú Nhuận. (The tomb of Võ Tánh is located in Phú Nhuận.)
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The name "Võ Tánh" is primarily used in historical and academic contexts to refer to this specific figure. It is often mentioned alongside other key figures from the Tây Sơn-Nguyễn conflict period.
- Chiến lược "đổi gạch lấy vàng" của Võ Tánh đã giúp Nguyễn Ánh. (Võ Tánh's "exchanging brick for gold" strategy helped Nguyễn Ánh.)
Variants and Related Words
- Gia Định tam hùng: A term referring to the Three Heroes of Gia Định: Đỗ Thanh Nhơn, Châu Văn Tiếp, and Võ Tánh.
- Quận công: A noble title (Duke/Marquis) held by Võ Tánh.
Synonyms
- General: A high-ranking military officer.
- Commander: A person in authority over a body of troops.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Tuẫn tiết": To die for a righteous cause or out of loyalty. This phrase is strongly associated with the death of Võ Tánh.
- Võ Tánh đã tuẫn tiết tại thành Bình Định. (Võ Tánh died for his cause at Bình Định Citadel.)