thế tử
Definition
- Noun:
- Crown heir of a feudal lord or vassal king: The eldest son or designated heir of a lord (Chúa) or a vassal king in historical Vietnamese feudal systems, who is in line to inherit the title and position.
- Historical title for an heir apparent: A specific aristocratic title used in the past for the successor to a ruling lord, particularly during the Trịnh-Nguyễn lordship periods or among vassal kingdoms.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thế tử được giáo dục rất nghiêm ngặt để kế vị. (The crown heir was educated very strictly to succeed.)
- Vị thế tử đó nổi tiếng là người nhân từ. (That heir apparent was famous for being benevolent.)
- Cung điện dành riêng cho thế tử. (The palace was reserved for the crown heir.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in historical, literary, or academic contexts to discuss feudal succession.
- It specifically denotes the heir to a (Chúa) or a , not to the Emperor of Đại Việt (whose heir was called "Thái tử").
Variants and Related Words
Thái tử (n): Crown Prince; the heir to the imperial throne (Emperor).
- Thái tử sẽ lên ngôi hoàng đế. (The Crown Prince will ascend to the imperial throne.)
Hoàng tử (n): Prince; a son of the emperor.
- Công tử (n): Young master; son of a lord or high-ranking mandarin.
Synonyms
- Heir apparent: A person who is first in line to inherit a title.
- Crown heir: The designated successor to a throne or lordship.
- Successor: One who follows or succeeds another in position.
Related Idioms
- Ngôi thế tử: The position or status of being the crown heir.
- Ngôi thế tử không phải lúc nào cũng yên ổn. (The position of crown heir was not always secure.)