Definition

1. 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.