thế phiệt
Definition
- Noun:
- A lineage of noble descent; a family of aristocratic stock. This term refers to a family line that has maintained high social status, power, and prestige over multiple generations, often due to hereditary nobility, official rank, or scholarly achievement. It is an archaic or literary term.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Gia đình ấy vốn là một thế phiệt lâu đời ở kinh thành. (That family was an ancient lineage of noble descent in the capital.)
- Trong lịch sử, nhiều thế phiệt đã nắm giữ quyền lực triều đình. (Historically, many aristocratic families held court power.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thế phiệt" is primarily used in historical, literary, or formal contexts to discuss traditional social structures. It is not commonly used in everyday modern conversation.
Variants and Related Words
Danh gia vọng tộc (n): a prestigious and influential family; a synonym emphasizing reputation and influence.
- Họ Lê là một danh gia vọng tộc được nhiều người kính nể. (The Le family is a prestigious clan respected by many.)
Gia tộc (n): clan, family line. A more general, modern term for an extended family lineage.
- Gia tộc họ có gia phả rõ ràng. (Their clan has a clear genealogy.)
Synonyms
- Noble family: a family belonging to the aristocracy by birth or title.
- Aristocratic lineage: a line of descent from a noble or privileged class.
- Patrician house: a family of high birth or aristocracy.
Related Concepts
- Môn phiệt (n): a powerful faction or clique, often formed by influential families or groups. While "thế phiệt" emphasizes noble lineage, "môn phiệt" focuses on factional power.
- Nhóm môn phiệt đó kiểm soát nhiều ngành công nghiệp. (That powerful clique controls many industries.)