Vương Hủ
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Wang Xu: The name of a semi-legendary figure in Chinese history and philosophy, more famously known as Guiguzi (Ghost Valley Master). He is traditionally considered a master strategist, philosopher, and teacher during the Warring States period.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Vương Hủ được tôn xưng là Quỷ Cốc Tử. (Wang Xu is revered as Guiguzi.)
- Tương truyền, Vương Hủ là thầy của Tô Tần và Trương Nghi. (Legend says that Wang Xu was the teacher of Su Qin and Zhang Yi.)
Advanced Usage
- As "Guiguzi": The name "Vương Hủ" is primarily encountered in historical or philosophical texts discussing the origins of the more widely known figure, Guiguzi. The name itself is rarely used in modern Vietnamese outside of specific scholarly contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Quỷ Cốc Tử (Proper Noun): The most common name for this figure, meaning "Master of Ghost Valley."
- Quỷ Cốc tiên sinh (Proper Noun): An honorific variant, meaning "Teacher of Ghost Valley."
Synonyms
- Guiguzi: The standard name for this historical figure in English and Sinospheric cultures.
- Ghost Valley Master: The direct English translation of "Quỷ Cốc Tử."
Cultural and Historical Context
- Historical Figure: Vương Hủ (Wang Xu) is a shadowy figure whose historical existence is debated. He is primarily known through tradition as the teacher of famous strategists and diplomats like Su Qin and Zhang Yi.
- Philosophical Association: He is associated with the School of Diplomacy (Zonghengjia) and is often credited with authoring or inspiring texts on political strategy and persuasion.