quân vương

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • King; Monarch; Sovereign: A male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth. The term carries a formal, historical, or literary tone, often referring to the supreme ruler in a monarchy.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Vị quân vương đó được thần dân rất mực kính yêu. (That monarch was deeply respected and loved by his subjects.)
  • Truyền thuyết kể về một quân vương anh minh và nhân từ. (The legend tells of a wise and benevolent king.)
  • Bổn phận của một quân vương là cai trị vì lợi ích của quốc gia. (The duty of a sovereign is to rule for the good of the nation.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "quân vương" is primarily used in historical narratives, classical literature, formal speeches, or poetic contexts. It is less common in modern everyday speech than the simpler word "vua" (king). It often implies a sense of majesty, authority, and traditional legitimacy.

Variants and Related Words

• Vua (n): King. The most common and neutral term for a king.

  • Vua Lê Thái Tổ (King Le Thai To).

• Hoàng đế (n): Emperor. A ruler of an empire, typically ranking above a king.

  • Hoàng đế Quang Trung (Emperor Quang Trung).

• Quốc vương (n): King (of a nation). A formal term often used in modern contexts for the king of a country.

  • Quốc vương Thái Lan (The King of Thailand).

Synonyms

• Monarch: A sovereign head of state.
• Sovereign: A supreme ruler, especially a monarch.
• Ruler: A person who governs or commands.

Related Idioms and Classical Phrases

• "Quân vương thần dân": King and subjects. Refers to the traditional hierarchical relationship between the ruler and the people.

  • Mối quan hệ quân vương thần dân là nền tảng của chế độ phong kiến. (The king-subject relationship was the foundation of the feudal system.)

• "Phép quân vương": Royal law; the authority or prerogative of the king.

  • Không ai được chống lại phép quân vương. (No one may defy royal authority.)

Học thuật

1. King