trang viên
Definition
- Noun:
- Manor; Estate: A large country house with its surrounding land, historically owned by a noble, aristocrat, or wealthy person, especially during feudal times. It implies a self-contained agricultural and residential property.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các vương hầu thời Lý sở hữu nhiều trang viên rộng lớn. (The lords of the Ly dynasty owned many large manors.)
- Trang viên của ông ấy có một khu vườn rất đẹp. (His estate has a very beautiful garden.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "trang viên" is considered somewhat literary or historical in modern Vietnamese, often used to describe feudal-era settings or in poetic contexts to evoke imagery of a peaceful, spacious country residence.
Variants and Related Words
- Điền trang (n): A similar term for a large agricultural estate or plantation.
- Lãnh địa (n): Fief; domain; a territory controlled by a lord.
- Biệt thự (n): Villa; a large, luxurious house. This is a modern term without the historical/agricultural connotations of "trang viên."
Synonyms
- Manor
- Estate
- Country seat
Related Concepts
- Feudal system: The social and economic system in which "trang viên" were prominent as centers of noble power and agricultural production.
- Aristocratic residence: Emphasizes the connection to nobility or high social rank.