Definition

1. Noun (Archaic/Astrological):
   • Unlucky star; malevolent star: A celestial body believed in traditional astrology to bring misfortune, calamity, or bad luck.
2. Noun (Historical/Figurative):
   • Tyrannical mandarin; cruel official: A corrupt and oppressive government official who brings suffering and disaster upon the people.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Astrological):
  • Ông thầy bói nói năm nay tôi gặp phải hung tinh. (The fortune-teller said I am afflicted by an unlucky star this year.)
• Noun (Historical):
  • Dưới thời phong kiến, người dân thường khổ sở vì những tên hung tinh. (During feudal times, the people often suffered because of tyrannical mandarins.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is now considered literary or archaic. In modern contexts, its first meaning is primarily found in discussions of traditional belief or astrology. Its second meaning is used in historical or literary descriptions to criticize abusive power.

Variants and Related Words

• Hung sát tinh (n): A term with stronger emphasis, meaning a "malefic killing star" or a "ruthlessly cruel person."
• Ác tinh (n): Malevolent star; evil star (similar astrological meaning).

Synonyms

• Unlucky star: Ill-fated star, malevolent star.
• Tyrant: Oppressor, despot (for the historical meaning).

Related Idioms

• Gặp hung tinh: To encounter an unlucky star; to have a streak of bad luck.
  • Dự án liên tục trục trặc, đúng là gặp hung tinh. (The project has continuous problems, it's truly like encountering an unlucky star.)

1. (từ cũ; nghĩa cũ) Unlucky star.
2. (từ cũ; nghĩa cũ) Tyrannical mandarin