Definition

1. Noun (Respectful Term):
   • An important administrative post or jurisdiction: A term of respect used to refer to a significant official position or the area governed by a high-ranking mandarin or official in historical contexts.
   • The act of governing such a place: The respected duty or service of administering an important region.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy được bổ nhiệm vào một trọng lỵ. (He was appointed to an important administrative post.)
  • Việc cai quản trọng lỵ ấy là một trách nhiệm lớn. (Governing that important jurisdiction is a great responsibility.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is archaic and is primarily found in historical or literary texts discussing the feudal administrative system of Vietnam. It conveys a tone of formality and reverence.

Variants and Related Words

• Trọng nhậm (v/n): To solemnly assume an important official duty; the act of taking up a significant governing position.
  • Lễ trọng nhậm của vị quan mới được tổ chức long trọng. (The inauguration ceremony for the new mandarin was solemnly held.)

Synonyms

• Important post: A position of significant authority.
• Key jurisdiction: A major administrative area.
• Prefecture (in historical context): A district under the charge of a prefect.

Notes on Usage

• "Trọng lỵ" is a compound Sino-Vietnamese word. "Trọng" means "important" or "respected," and "lỵ" refers to an official seat or administrative center. It is not used in modern everyday language.