sùng thần

Thân thiện

Trong triều đình phong kiến, những kẻ sùng thần thường lộng quyền.

Definition

1. 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.)

Học thuật

1. (từ cũ) Favourite (of a king)