minh quân
Definition
- Noun:
- Enlightened Monarch / Wise Ruler: A term used to describe a king or emperor who is wise, virtuous, just, and governs with intelligence and clarity for the benefit of the people.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vị vua đó được sử sách ca ngợi là một minh quân. (That king is praised in historical records as an enlightened monarch.)
- Người dân luôn mong ước có một minh quân. (The people always wish for a wise ruler.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "minh quân" is primarily used in historical, literary, or formal contexts to refer to idealized rulers from the past. It is not used for contemporary political leaders.
Variants and Related Words
- Hôn quân (n): a foolish, incompetent, or tyrannical ruler; the opposite of a .
- Vị hôn quân đó đã dẫn đất nước đến diệt vong. (That foolish ruler led the country to ruin.)
Synonyms
- Wise king
- Enlightened sovereign
- Sagacious ruler
Related Idioms
- Minh quân hiền thần: An enlightened ruler and virtuous mandarins. This idiom describes the ideal governance structure in feudal times.
- Thời đại hoàng kim thường gắn liền với cảnh minh quân hiền thần. (A golden age is often associated with the scene of an enlightened ruler and virtuous mandarins.)