Vô Kỷ

Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • A historical/mythological figure: Refers to a monk named Vô Kỷ from Lệ Kỳ Pagoda (in Chí Linh, Hải Dương province). The term is primarily used in the context of a specific tragic legend involving his romantic entanglement and death.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Truyền thuyết kể về sư Vô Kỷ và ả Hàn Than. (The legend tells of monk Vô Kỷ and the maiden Hàn Than.)
  • Vô Kỷ là một nhân vật bi thương trong văn học dân gian. (Vô Kỷ is a tragic figure in folk literature.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used to refer to this specific legendary character and is not used in general modern language. It appears in historical texts, folk tales, or discussions of Vietnamese folklore.

Variants and Related Words

• Không có. This is a fixed proper name with no common variants.

Synonyms

• Monk: A male member of a religious community.
• Legendary figure: A character from a story handed down by tradition.

Related Idioms

• Không có. This proper name is not typically used in idioms.