hào trưởng
Definition
- Noun:
- Village Chief, Local Notable: In historical contexts, a "hào trưởng" was a person of influence and authority at the local level, often in a village or commune. This person was typically a wealthy landowner, a respected elder, or a scholar who acted as a leader and mediator within the community, sometimes liaising with the central government.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vị hào trưởng trong làng rất được mọi người kính trọng. (The village chief was highly respected by everyone.)
- Các hào trưởng địa phương có vai trò quan trọng trong việc quản lý làng xã thời phong kiến. (Local notables played an important role in managing villages during the feudal era.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is archaic and is primarily used in historical texts, literature, or discussions about Vietnam's feudal or pre-modern administrative systems. In modern contexts, terms like "trưởng thôn" (village head) or "chủ tịch xã" (commune chairman) are used.
Variants and Related Words
- Hào mục (Noun): A synonym with the same meaning, also archaic. It refers to a local notable or village elder with authority.
- Lý trưởng (Noun): A historical term for the officially appointed head of a village (làng), a specific administrative role.
- Chánh tổng (Noun): A historical term for the head of a canton (tổng), a larger administrative unit encompassing several villages.
Synonyms
- Trưởng làng: Village head/chief.
- Bô lão: Elders (collectively, often consulted for authority).
- Địa chủ: Landlord (can imply local power and wealth, but not necessarily the same leadership role).
Related Idioms
- Làm quan tại làng: (To be an official in one's own village). This idiom describes a person who holds significant power and influence in their immediate local community, similar to the concept of a "hào trưởng".