hoàng thái hậu

Thân thiện

Bà hoàng thái hậu ngồi trên ngai vàng trong cung điện.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Queen mother: The mother of the reigning emperor or king. This title is used for the widow of the previous monarch who is the parent of the current one.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Sau khi vua lên ngôi, mẹ của ngài được tôn làm Hoàng thái hậu. (After the king ascended the throne, his mother was honored as Queen Mother.)
  • Hoàng thái hậu có ảnh hưởng lớn trong triều đình. (The Queen Mother held great influence in the royal court.)

Advanced Usage

• The title "Hoàng thái hậu" specifically denotes the highest-ranking mother in an imperial context. It is distinct from "Thái hậu," which can be a more general term for a king's mother or dowager.

Variants and Related Words

• Thái hậu (n): Dowager queen; often used interchangeably but can have slightly different protocol meanings depending on the dynasty.
• Hoàng thái phi (n): A high-ranking imperial consort, often the mother of a crown prince, but not necessarily the queen mother.

Synonyms

• Queen mother: The mother of a reigning sovereign.
• Dowager empress: A widowed empress, often the mother of the emperor.

Related Terms

• Vua (n): King or emperor.
• Hoàng đế (n): Emperor.
• Hoàng hậu (n): Empress or queen consort.

Học thuật

1. Queen mother