quý phi
Definition
- Noun:
- Noble consort: A high-ranking imperial concubine or secondary wife of a king or emperor in historical Vietnamese and East Asian monarchies, typically ranking below the Empress.
- Royal consort: A general term for an official, titled wife of the sovereign, often denoting high status and honor within the royal harem.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vị quý phi đó nổi tiếng vì sự thông minh và lòng nhân hậu. (That noble consort was famous for her intelligence and kindness.)
- Trong cung, địa vị của quý phi chỉ dưới hoàng hậu. (In the palace, the status of the royal consort was second only to the empress.)
Advanced Usage
- The title "quý phi" is specific to historical contexts and is not used in contemporary settings. It often appears in historical novels, dramas, and academic writing about feudal dynasties.
- The specific ranking and duties of a "quý phi" could vary between different Vietnamese dynasties and were often part of a complex hierarchical system of royal consorts.
Variants and Related Words
- Hoàng hậu (n): Empress; the primary wife of the emperor.
- Cung tần (n): A general term for imperial concubines, often of lower rank than a "quý phi".
- Phi tần (n): A collective term for the emperor's consorts and concubines.
Synonyms
- Imperial concubine: A secondary wife of an emperor.
- Royal consort: A wife of a king or emperor, especially one of high rank.
Related Idioms
- is a historical title and is not commonly used in modern Vietnamese idioms. It may be referenced in phrases describing historical or palace intrigue, such as "" (The power struggle among the royal consorts).