cận thần
Definition
- Noun:
- Trusted courtier: A high-ranking official or advisor who is in the close, trusted circle of a monarch or ruler, often having significant influence due to this proximity and favor.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà vua chỉ thảo luận kế hoạch với các cận thần của mình. (The king only discussed the plans with his trusted courtiers.)
- Vị cận thần đó được hoàng đế tin cậy tuyệt đối. (That courtier was trusted absolutely by the emperor.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is historical and is primarily used in the context of feudal or monarchical systems. It implies a relationship built on loyalty, confidentiality, and direct access to the sovereign.
Variants and Related Words
- Triều thần (n): court official (a broader term for any official serving at court, not necessarily in the innermost circle).
- Đại thần (n): high-ranking mandarin or minister.
Synonyms
- Confidant: A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter.
- Advisor: A person who gives advice, typically professionally.
- Retainer: A servant or follower of a person of rank.
Related Idioms
- While there is no direct idiom with "cận thần," the concept is related to phrases about royal favor and proximity to power, such as "được vua sủng ái" (to be favored by the king).
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Trusted courtier
