thái sư
Definition
- Noun:
- Grand Preceptor: A high-ranking official title in historical Vietnamese and Chinese imperial courts, often the head of the "Three Ducal Ministers" (Tam Công), responsible for the education and moral guidance of the emperor and the crown prince.
- Senior Imperial Tutor: A supreme advisor to the monarch, symbolizing the highest level of scholarly and ethical authority within the classical bureaucratic system.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thái sư Trần Thủ Độ là một nhân vật quyền lực thời nhà Trần. (Grand Preceptor Trần Thủ Độ was a powerful figure during the Trần dynasty.)
- Chức vụ thái sư có ảnh hưởng rất lớn đến triều đình. (The position of Grand Preceptor had great influence on the imperial court.)
Advanced Usage
- The title is often used in historical contexts and classical literature. It is not a term used in modern governance.
- It can be part of a formal historical title, e.g., (Duke of Định Quốc, Grand Preceptor).
Variants and Related Words
- Tam Công (n): The Three Ducal Ministers, a collective term for the three highest-ranking officials (often including the Thái sư, Thái phó, and Thái bảo).
- Thái phó (n): Grand Tutor, another high-ranking official among the Three Ducal Ministers.
- Thái bảo (n): Grand Guardian, another high-ranking official among the Three Ducal Ministers.
Synonyms
- Grand Preceptor
- Senior Preceptor
- Chief Imperial Tutor
Related Terms
- Công thần (n): Meritorious official; a term that may overlap with individuals who held the title .
- Quan đại thần (n): High-ranking mandarin; a general term for senior court officials.