ngoại thích
Trong lịch sử, các ngoại thích thường mặc trang phục cung đình và tham gia triều chính.
Definition
- Noun (Historical/Political):
- Maternal relative: A person related through the mother's side of the family, especially in historical contexts.
- Relatives of the empress or queen: Specifically refers to the kin (such as uncles, brothers, or cousins) of a ruler's wife or mother, who often wielded significant political influence.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong lịch sử phong kiến, ngoại thích đôi khi lộng quyền. (In feudal history, maternal relatives sometimes abused their power.)
- Vị tướng đó là một ngoại thích của hoàng tộc. (That general was a maternal relative of the royal family.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in historical, academic, or literary discussions about feudal dynasties, court politics, and power structures. It carries a connotation of potential political factionalism.
Variants and Related Words
- Ngoại gia (n): The maternal family or household.
- Thích lệ (n, historical): A general term for relatives of the empress or consort.
Synonyms
- Maternal kin: Relatives on the mother's side.
- Empress's relatives: Specifically denotes the family of the ruler's wife.
Related Concepts
- Ngoại giao (n): Diplomacy. (Note: This is a distinct, modern term related to foreign affairs, not a variant of ).
- Vương triều ngoại thích (n phrase): A dynasty's maternal relatives faction, often describing a powerful political group.