phi tần
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Definition
- Noun:
- Royal concubine: A woman who is a secondary wife or consort of a king or emperor, residing in the royal harem or palace. She holds a rank within the imperial hierarchy, below the empress and sometimes other principal wives.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong cung đình xưa, các phi tần thường sống trong hậu cung. (In the ancient court, royal concubines usually lived in the inner palace.)
- Vị vua đó có rất nhiều phi tần. (That king had many royal concubines.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is historical and refers specifically to the feudal systems of Vietnam, China, and other East Asian monarchies. It is not used in a modern context.
Variants and Related Words
- Cung tần (n): A term with a very similar meaning, often used interchangeably with "phi tần" to refer to imperial concubines.
- Cung nhân (n): A broader term for women serving in the palace, which can include concubines but also maids and attendants.
- Hậu cung (n): The inner palace or harem where the concubines resided.
Synonyms
- Concubine: A woman who lives with a man but has lower status than a wife.
- Imperial consort: A formal term for a wife or concubine of an emperor.
- Odalisque: A female slave or concubine in a harem, especially in an Ottoman context.
Related Idioms
- : To live a luxurious but secluded life, akin to that of a royal concubine who is materially provided for but lacks freedom.
- Cô ấy giàu có nhưng cô đơn, sống như phi tần trong biệt thự lớn. (She is wealthy but lonely, living like a royal concubine in a large villa.)
- Royal concubines