Vũ nương
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Vu Nuong: The name of a female character, Vu Thi Thiet, from the classic Vietnamese story collection "Truyen Ky Man Luc" (A Collection of Strange Tales). She is a virtuous and beautiful woman who becomes a tragic victim of her husband's unfounded suspicion.
- A cultural archetype: The name "Vu Nuong" has become synonymous in Vietnamese literature and culture with a loyal, wronged wife who suffers injustice and meets a tragic end.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Câu chuyện về Vũ nương thật cảm động và bi thảm. (The story of Vu Nuong is very moving and tragic.)
- Vũ nương là hình tượng người phụ nữ đức hạnh bị oan khuất. (Vu Nuong is the image of a virtuous woman who is wronged.)
Advanced Usage
- The story of "Vu Nuong" is often cited in discussions about traditional family values, the perils of jealousy, and the tragic consequences of miscommunication.
- Vở kịch lấy cảm hứng từ số phận của Vũ nương. (The play was inspired by the fate of Vu Nuong.)
Variants and Related Words
- Vu Thi Thiet: The full name of the character Vu Nuong.
- Truyen Ky Man Luc: The literary work by Nguyen Du (not to be confused with the poet Nguyen Du of "Tale of Kieu") in which the story of Vu Nuong appears.
Synonyms
- Wronged wife: A wife who is treated unjustly.
- Tragic heroine: A female protagonist who suffers a disastrous fate.
Related Idioms and Cultural References
- Nỗi oan Vũ nương (Vu Nuong's grievance): A phrase used to describe a profound and tragic injustice, especially one suffered by a woman who is falsely accused.
- Cô ấy phải chịu một nỗi oan như Vũ nương. (She had to endure a grievance like that of Vu Nuong.)