thoán vị

Một thoán vị chiếm đoạt ngai vàng từ tay vị vua già.

Definition

1. Verb (archaic, historical):
   • To usurp the throne: To seize royal power or a position of sovereignty illegally, often by force or deception, from its rightful holder.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Kẻ phản nghịch âm mưu thoán vị. (The rebel plotted to usurp the throne.)
  • Hành động thoán vị đó gây ra nhiều năm nội chiến. (That act of usurpation caused many years of civil war.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used in historical or literary contexts to describe the illegal seizure of power from a monarch or sovereign ruler. It implies a profound breach of legitimacy and order.

Variants and Related Words

• Soán ngôi (v): A more common, modern synonym meaning to usurp the throne.
  • Âm mưu soán ngôi của hắn đã bị phát hiện. (His plot to usurp the throne was discovered.)
• Thoán đoạt (v, archaic): To usurp; to seize something (like power) by force.
• Usurpation (n): The act of usurping, especially a throne.

Synonyms

• Usurp: To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force.
• Seize the throne: To take control of the monarchy by force.

Related Idioms

• Cướp ngôi: To snatch the throne; a direct and forceful phrase for usurpation.
  • Loạn thần tư tử cướp ngôi. (Treacherous ministers and rebellious sons seize the throne.)