phò vua
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To serve the king: The primary meaning of "phò vua" is to act in loyal service to a monarch, supporting and carrying out duties for the king.
- To aid/support the king: It implies providing assistance, counsel, and loyalty to the ruler, often in an official or military capacity.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Các trung thần nguyện phò vua đến hơi thở cuối cùng. (The loyal ministers vowed to serve the king until their last breath.)
- Ông ấy đã phò vua giúp nước suốt ba mươi năm. (He served the king and helped the country for thirty years.)
Advanced Usage
- This phrase is primarily used in historical, literary, or formal contexts, often describing the duty of mandarins, generals, or loyal subjects in feudal times.
Variants and Related Words
- Phò tá (v): to assist, to support (often a superior). This is a more general modern term.
- Anh ấy phò tá giám đốc rất đắc lực. (He assists the director very effectively.)
Synonyms
- Serve the king: to perform duties for a monarch.
- Support the king: to give aid and loyalty to the ruler.
- Be loyal to the king: to show steadfast allegiance.
Related Idioms
- "Phò vua giúp nước": A common four-word idiom meaning "to serve the king and help the country," describing the ultimate duty of a loyal subject.
- Lý Thường Kiệt là tấm gương sáng về phò vua giúp nước. (Lý Thường Kiệt is a shining example of serving the king and helping the country.)