truy tuỳ

Definition

1. Verb (archaic):
   • To attend upon constantly / to follow in close attendance: The term "truy tuỳ" describes the action of accompanying and serving someone of higher status at all times, being constantly at their side as an attendant or follower. It implies a continuous, devoted presence.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Các thái giám trung thành truy tuỳ nhà vua. (The loyal eunuchs attended constantly upon the king.)
  • Trong các cuộc hành trình, vị quan lớn luôn có người truy tuỳ. (During journeys, the high-ranking mandarin always had attendants following him.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is marked as archaic ("cũ") and is primarily encountered in historical texts, classical literature, or when describing feudal contexts. It is not used in modern everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Tuỳ tùng (n): entourage, retinue; the group of attendants accompanying an important person.
  • Đoàn tuỳ tùng của vị tướng rất đông. (The general's entourage was very large.)
• Hầu cận (v/n): to serve closely; a close aide.
  • Những người hầu cận được tin cậy tuyệt đối. (The close aides were trusted absolutely.)

Synonyms

• Attend upon: to be present and serve someone.
• Escort: to accompany someone, often for protection or honor.
• Wait upon: to serve or attend to someone's needs.

Related Idioms

• The concept is expressed in historical phrases describing royal courts or feudal service.