cướp ngôi
Definition
Verb:
- To usurp the throne: To seize a royal throne or position of supreme power illegally, often by force or intrigue, from its rightful holder.
- To dethrone / to overthrow: To remove a reigning monarch or leader from power, taking their place.
Verb (extended usage):
- To overtake a top position: In competitive contexts (sports, business, rankings), to aggressively take over the number one spot from a reigning champion or leader.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Kẻ phản bội đã âm mưu cướp ngôi nhà vua. (The traitor plotted to usurp the king's throne.)
- Đội mới đã cướp ngôi vô địch từ tay đội cũ. (The new team dethroned the champions from the old team.)
- Trong lịch sử, nhiều hoàng tử đã cướp ngôi anh trai mình. (In history, many princes have usurped the throne from their brothers.)
Advanced Usage
- "cướp ngôi vị": to usurp a position/title. This variant emphasizes the specific title or rank being taken.
- Hắn ta dùng thủ đoạn để cướp ngôi vị giám đốc. (He used tricks to usurp the director's position.)
Variants and Related Words
Soán ngôi (v): A direct synonym meaning to usurp the throne. It carries the same meaning and is often used interchangeably.
- Âm mưu soán ngôi đã bị phát hiện. (The plot to usurp the throne was discovered.)
Đoạt ngôi (v): To seize the throne. This word focuses on the act of taking possession.
- Vị tướng quyết tâm đoạt ngôi cho chính mình. (The general was determined to seize the throne for himself.)
Synonyms
- Usurp: To take a position of power illegally or by force.
- Dethrone: To remove from a position of power or authority, especially a monarch.
- Overthrow: To remove from power, often by force.
Related Idioms
- Cướp ngôi đoạt vị: An idiom emphasizing the complete and aggressive seizure of both throne and title.
- Câu chuyện kể về một thái tử đi cướp ngôi đoạt vị. (The story tells of a crown prince who went to usurp the throne and seize the title.)