thái bảo

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Grand Guardian: The title "Thái Bảo" was the third and lowest-ranking position among the "Three Dukes" (Tam Công), the highest-ranking officials in a feudal East Asian court, often in Vietnam or China. It was a senior advisory and ceremonial post.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Ông ấy được phong làm Thái Bảo. (He was conferred the title of Grand Guardian.)
    • Chức Thái Bảo là một vinh dự lớn trong triều đình phong kiến. (The position of Grand Guardian was a great honor in the feudal court.)
Advanced Usage
  • The "Three Dukes" (Tam Công) were, in descending order: Thái Sư (Grand Preceptor), Thái Phó (Grand Mentor), and Thái Bảo (Grand Guardian). These were largely ceremonial and prestigious titles bestowed upon senior statesmen.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tam Công (n): The Three Dukes. The collective term for the three highest official titles.
  • Thái Sư (n): Grand Preceptor. The first of the Three Dukes.
  • Thái Phó (n): Grand Mentor. The second of the Three Dukes.
Synonyms
  • Senior Guardian: A descriptive synonym for the role.
  • High Official: A general term for a high-ranking court officer.
Notes on Usage
  • "Thái Bảo" is a historical term and is not used in modern governmental contexts. It appears primarily in historical texts, literature, and discussions of feudal history.
  • The title was often honorary, signifying imperial favor and high social status rather than specific administrative duties.