nội giàn
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Definition
- Noun:
- A eunuch: "nội gián" refers to a castrated man, historically employed to guard the women's quarters in royal palaces or wealthy households in some Asian societies, particularly in feudal Vietnam and China.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong cung đình xưa, nội gián chịu trách nhiệm bảo vệ hậu cung. (In ancient royal courts, eunuchs were responsible for guarding the inner palaces.)
- Vai trò của nội gián trong lịch sử Việt Nam khá phức tạp. (The role of eunuchs in Vietnamese history was quite complex.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily historical and academic. It is used to discuss historical contexts, social structures, and literature from feudal periods.
Variants and Related Words
- Thái giám: This is a more common and specific synonym for "nội gián," also meaning eunuch, often used in the context of Chinese and Vietnamese imperial courts.
- Hoạn quan: Another synonym for eunuch, with the same meaning.
Synonyms
- Eunuch: The direct English equivalent.
- Castrato: Refers specifically to a male singer castrated before puberty to preserve a soprano or alto voice, primarily in European history. The context differs from "nội gián."
Notes on Meaning
- The term "nội gián" is historical. It should not be confused with the modern word "gián điệp" (spy), despite the shared character "gián." Their meanings and etymologies are different.
- In contemporary usage, this term is rarely used outside of historical discussions.
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