Võ Huy Trác

Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • A historical figure: Võ Huy Trác was a Vietnamese scholar and official who lived in the 18th century. He earned a doctoral degree (Tiến sĩ) in 1772 and served in various administrative roles for the Lê dynasty.
   • A symbol of loyalty and eremitism: After the fall of the Lê dynasty, he refused to serve the new Tây Sơn regime. He feigned blindness and was permitted by Emperor Quang Trung to retire to his homeland, where he lived in seclusion and taught students.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Võ Huy Trác đỗ Tiến sĩ năm 1772. (Võ Huy Trác earned his doctoral degree in 1772.)
  • Sau khi nhà Lê mất, Võ Huy Trác không ra làm quan cho Tây Sơn. (After the fall of the Lê dynasty, Võ Huy Trác did not become an official for the Tây Sơn.)
  • Ông Võ Huy Trác là một nhà nho nổi tiếng ở Nam Định. (Mr. Võ Huy Trác was a famous Confucian scholar in Nam Định.)

Advanced Usage

• This name is primarily used in historical and academic contexts when discussing Vietnamese history, particularly the late Lê dynasty and the Tây Sơn period. It is not used in everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Quan lại (n): official, mandarin. Refers to the type of position Võ Huy Trác held.
• Ẩn sĩ (n): hermit, recluse. Describes his life after retirement.
• Nhà Nho (n): Confucian scholar. Describes his scholarly background.

Synonyms

• Historical figure: a person significant in history.
• Official: a person holding a public office.
• Scholar: a learned person.

Related Concepts

• Lê dynasty: The ruling dynasty Võ Huy Trác served.
• Tây Sơn dynasty: The regime he refused to serve.
• Quang Trung: The Tây Sơn emperor who allowed him to retire.
• Tiến sĩ: The high academic degree he attained.