quốc vương
Definition
- Noun:
- Sovereign King / Monarch: The supreme ruler of an independent nation or kingdom, holding the highest hereditary title and authority.
- King (in a sovereign context): Specifically denotes a king who is the head of state of a sovereign country, as opposed to a subordinate ruler.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Quốc vương là nguyên thủ quốc gia của Vương quốc Thái Lan. (The King is the head of state of the Kingdom of Thailand.)
- Lễ đăng quang của tân quốc vương được tổ chức long trọng. (The coronation of the new monarch was held solemnly.)
- Quốc vương có quyền phê chuẩn các đạo luật. (The sovereign king has the power to approve laws.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "quốc vương" is formal and used in official, diplomatic, and historical contexts to emphasize the sovereignty and national leadership of the king. It is more specific than the general word for king, "vua".
- It is commonly used in the official names of monarchies, e.g., (Kingdom) implies a .
Variants and Related Words
- Vua (n): King. A more general and common term for a king or emperor, which can be used for both sovereign and historical rulers.
- Vua Lê Lợi. (King Le Loi.)
- Hoàng đế (n): Emperor. The ruler of an empire, often seen as having a higher rank than a king.
- Hoàng đế Quang Trung. (Emperor Quang Trung.)
- Quân chủ (n): Monarch. A general term for a sovereign ruler, such as a king, queen, or emperor.
- Quốc gia (n): Nation/State. The country over which a rules.
Synonyms
- Monarch: A sovereign head of state.
- Sovereign: A supreme ruler, especially a monarch.
- King: The male ruler of an independent state.
Related Terms and Phrases
- Vương quốc (n): Kingdom. The realm or nation ruled by a .
- Vương quốc Anh. (The United Kingdom.)
- Triều đình (n): Royal court. The establishment and courtiers surrounding the monarch.
- Ngai vàng (n): Throne. The seat and symbol of the monarch's authority.