cụ lớn
Definitions
- Noun:
- A high-ranking mandarin, a senior official: In the feudal system of Vietnam, "cụ lớn" refers to a high-ranking mandarin, a senior official with significant power and position in the court.
- Your/His Excellency (archaic, respectful form of address): An archaic, respectful term used to address or refer to a high-ranking mandarin or a person of great stature and age.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cụ lớn vừa về đến dinh. (His Excellency has just arrived at the residence.)
- Dân làng kính trọng cụ lớn. (The villagers respect the high-ranking mandarin.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "cụ lớn" is now considered archaic and is primarily found in historical contexts, literature, or period dramas about Vietnam's feudal past.
- It conveys a tone of utmost respect, combining "cụ" (a highly respectful term for an elderly person) and "lớn" (great, big), emphasizing both advanced age and high social rank.
Variants and Related Words
- Quan lớn (n): Another term for a high-ranking official, though "cụ lớn" often implies greater age and veneration.
- Đại thần (n): A high-ranking court minister.
- Cụ (n): A highly respectful term for an elderly person, often a grandparent.
Synonyms
- Quan cao cấp: High-ranking mandarin.
- Đại quan: High official.
Related Idioms
- Kính cụ như kính cha: (To respect the "cụ" as one respects one's father) – An idiom emphasizing deep respect for elders or venerable figures. While not containing "cụ lớn" directly, it uses the root "cụ" with a similar connotation of reverence.