thị vệ
Definition
- Noun:
- Royal guard: A soldier or guard whose duty is to protect a king or emperor, historically in feudal courts.
- Palace guard: A member of an armed unit responsible for the security and ceremonial duties within a royal palace.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các thị vệ đứng canh gác trước cung điện. (The royal guards stood on duty in front of the palace.)
- Thị vệ của nhà vua được tuyển chọn rất kỹ càng. (The emperor's guards were selected very meticulously.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily historical and literary, referring to guards in the context of ancient Vietnamese dynasties or similar feudal systems.
Variants and Related Words
- Cấm vệ quân (n): Imperial guard; a more specific term for elite troops guarding the forbidden palace or the monarch.
- Vệ sĩ (n): Bodyguard; a modern, general term for a personal security guard, not specific to royalty.
- Lính canh (n): Guard, sentry; a general term for a guard on watch duty.
Synonyms
- Royal guard
- Palace guard
- Imperial guard
Related Idioms
- : (As loyal as a royal guard.) Used to describe unwavering loyalty.