thái hậu
Definition
- Noun:
- Queen mother: The mother of a reigning king or emperor. This is the primary and historical meaning, denoting the highest possible status for a mother in a monarchical system.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thái hậu rất được triều đình kính trọng. (The Queen Mother was highly respected by the court.)
- Sau khi vua lên ngôi, bà được tôn làm thái hậu. (After the king ascended the throne, she was honored as Queen Mother.)
Advanced Usage
- The title is often preceded by "Hoàng thái hậu" (Imperial Queen Mother) for added formality and to specify the mother of an emperor.
- Hoàng thái hậu nhiếp chính cho vua còn nhỏ. (The Imperial Queen Mother acted as regent for the young king.)
Variants and Related Words
- Hoàng thái hậu (n): Imperial Queen Mother. A more formal and specific variant.
- Thái hoàng thái hậu (n): Empress Dowager. The grandmother of a reigning emperor.
- Vương thái hậu (n): Queen Mother (specifically in a kingdom, not an empire).
Synonyms
- Queen mother: The direct equivalent in English.
- Empress dowager: A closely related term, though this can also refer to a widow of an emperor, not necessarily the mother of the reigning one.
Related Concepts
- Nhiếp chính (Regent): A often assumed the role of regent if the monarch was too young to rule.
- Hậu cung (Imperial harem): The was a central and powerful figure in the inner court.
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