tiếm ngôi
Definition
- Verb (transitive):
- To usurp the throne: To seize a royal throne or sovereign power illegally, by force, or without right. This is the primary and historical meaning, describing the act of wrongfully taking the position of a king, emperor, or monarch.
- To usurp a top position: By extension, it can mean to wrongfully seize or take over a position of supreme authority, leadership, or preeminence in any field or organization.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Kẻ phản bội đã tiếm ngôi của nhà vua. (The traitor usurped the king's throne.)
- Trong lịch sử, nhiều cuộc tranh giành quyền lực đã dẫn đến việc tiếm ngôi. (In history, many power struggles led to usurpation of the throne.)
- Hắn ta âm mưu tiếm ngôi giám đốc từ người sáng lập. (He plotted to usurp the director's position from the founder.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "tiếm ngôi" carries a strong connotation of illegitimacy, treachery, and a violent or covert overthrow. It is often used in historical, political, or dramatic contexts.
- It can be used metaphorically in competitive contexts, such as business or sports, to describe a rival wrongfully or aggressively taking the number one spot.
Variants and Related Words
- Tiếm đoạt (v): To usurp, to seize (something, often power or property) wrongfully. This is a more general term.
- Họ tiếm đoạt quyền lực. (They usurped power.)
- Soán ngôi (v): A direct synonym meaning to usurp the throne. The two terms are often interchangeable.
- Âm mưu soán ngôi đã bị phát hiện. (The plot to usurp the throne was discovered.)
Synonyms
- Usurp: To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force.
- Seize the throne: To take control of the monarchy by force.
- Overthrow: To remove from power, especially by force.
Related Idioms
- While "tiếm ngôi" itself is the core idiom, it is central to phrases describing plots and acts of betrayal against a ruler.
- Âm mưu tiếm ngôi: A plot to usurp the throne.
- Âm mưu tiếm ngôi cuối cùng đã thất bại. (The plot to usurp the throne ultimately failed.)