Vũ Tụ
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- A historical figure: "Vũ Tụ" refers to a specific Vietnamese scholar-official from the late 15th century. He is recorded as passing the imperial examination (đỗ tiến sĩ) in 1493 and holding the position of Tả thị lang in the Ministry of War (bộ Binh). He was renowned for his integrity and frugality.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Vũ Tụ là một vị quan thanh liêm thời Lê sơ. (Vũ Tụ was an incorruptible mandarin of the Early Lê dynasty.)
- Sử sách chép rằng Vũ Tụ đỗ tiến sĩ năm 1493. (Historical records note that Vũ Tụ earned his doctoral degree in 1493.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in historical, academic, or cultural contexts when discussing Vietnamese history, specifically the Lê dynasty bureaucracy and its officials.
Variants and Related Words
- Tả thị lang: A high-ranking deputy minister position in the traditional Vietnamese administrative system.
- Tiến sĩ: A doctoral degree in the Confucian examination system, equivalent to a successful candidate in the highest-level imperial exams.
Synonyms
- Mandarin: A historical term for a high-ranking official.
- Scholar-official: A person who passed imperial exams and served in government.
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