Vũ Vương

Vũ Vương

Vũ Vương cưỡi ngựa dẫn đầu đoàn quân.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • King Wu: The posthumous temple name of Ji Fa (姬发), the founding monarch of the Zhou Dynasty in ancient China. He is celebrated for leading the rebellion that overthrew the Shang Dynasty.
    • A royal title: "Vũ Vương" (武 王) translates literally to "the Martial King." It is an honorific title, following the Chinese practice of using "Văn" (文) for civil virtue and "Vũ" (武) for military achievement, often awarded posthumously to rulers.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Vũ Vương là người lập nên nhà Chu. (King Wu was the founder of the Zhou Dynasty.)
    • Sau khi qua đời, ông được truy tôn là Vũ Vương. (After his death, he was posthumously honored as King Wu.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Văn Vũ Vương": This is not a standard compound but referencing both "Văn Vương" (King Wen, his father) and "Vũ Vương" (King Wu) together highlights the founding civil and military pillars of the Zhou Dynasty.
    • Công lao của Văn Vương và Vũ Vương được sử sách ghi nhận. (The merits of King Wen and King Wu are recorded in history books.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Văn Vương (Proper noun): King Wen, the father of King Wu, who laid the groundwork for the Zhou Dynasty.

    • Văn Vương nổi tiếng là một vị vua nhân đức. (King Wen was famous as a virtuous king.)

  • Chu Vũ Vương (Proper noun): A more specific term for King Wu of Zhou, distinguishing him from other rulers who may have held the same "Martial King" title.

    • Chu Vũ Vương đánh bại vua Trụ của nhà Thương. (King Wu of Zhou defeated King Zhou of the Shang Dynasty.)
Synonyms
  • King Wu of Zhou: The specific historical figure.
  • The Martial King: A direct translation of the title's meaning.
Related Historical Concepts

  • Mandate of Heaven (Thiên Mệnh): The philosophical doctrine used by King Wu to justify overthrowing the Shang, claiming heaven's blessing had transferred to the Zhou due to the Shang king's tyranny.

    • Vũ Vương viện dẫn Thiên Mệnh để hợp pháp hóa cuộc nổi dậy. (King Wu invoked the Mandate of Heaven to legitimize the rebellion.)

  • Zhou Dynasty (Nhà Chu): The dynasty founded by King Wu, one of the most influential periods in Chinese history.

    • Triều đại do Vũ Vương sáng lập kéo dài hàng trăm năm. (The dynasty founded by King Wu lasted for hundreds of years.)