sùng thần
Definition
- Noun (Historical):
- Favourite: A person, especially a courtier or official, who enjoys special favor, patronage, or preferential treatment from a monarch or ruler.
- Minion: A trusted and favored follower, often implying blind loyalty or devotion to the ruler.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vị quan đó từng là một sùng thần của nhà vua. (That mandarin was once a favourite of the king.)
- Các sùng thần trong triều thường có quyền lực rất lớn. (The favourites in the court often held great power.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "sùng thần" is archaic and is primarily used in historical or literary contexts to describe court politics of feudal eras. It often carries a neutral or slightly negative connotation, suggesting that the person's status is based on royal whim rather than merit.
Variants and Related Words
- Thân tín (n): confidant, trusted aide. (A more modern and general term for a trusted person.)
- Nịnh thần (n): sycophant, flatterer. (Emphasizes the aspect of gaining favor through flattery.)
Synonyms
- Favourite: A person treated with special favor.
- Minion: A servile follower.
- Devotee: A person strongly devoted to a cause or person (contextual).
Related Idioms
- Được sủng ái: to be doted on, to be in favor. This phrase describes the state of being a favourite.
- Kẻ được sủng ái thường bị nhiều người ghen ghét. (The one who is in favor is often envied by many.)
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(từ cũ) Favourite (of a king)
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