thiên tướng
Definition
- Noun:
- Heaven-sent general / General of Heaven: An archaic or literary term referring to a supremely talented military commander, one whose abilities seem divinely bestowed or destined by heaven. It implies a natural, extraordinary genius for strategy and leadership in warfare.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong lịch sử, ông được coi là một thiên tướng hiếm có. (In history, he was considered a rare heaven-sent general.)
- Vị thiên tướng ấy dẫn dắt quân đội tới chiến thắng liên tiếp. (That General of Heaven led the army to consecutive victories.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical narratives, classical literature, or poetic contexts to elevate a military leader's status, suggesting their success is part of a celestial mandate or a natural, unparalleled gift.
Variants and Related Words
- Thiên binh (n): heavenly troops; celestial soldiers.
- Danh tướng (n): famous general; renowned commander (a more common, less metaphoric term).
Synonyms
- Military genius: A person of extraordinary natural military ability.
- Born commander: Someone with an innate talent for command.
- Strategic prodigy: A young person or individual with exceptional strategic skill.
Related Idioms
- While "thiên tướng" itself is not typically part of a common idiom, it relates to the concept of "thiên mệnh" (the Mandate of Heaven), which in historical contexts legitimized rulership and, by extension, the leaders who served it.