tôn phù
Definition
- Verb (archaic):
- To support loyally (a king, a dynasty): To give steadfast and devoted allegiance, upholding a monarch or ruling house. This term is primarily used in historical or literary contexts concerning feudal loyalty.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Các trung thần nguyện tôn phù nhà vua. (The loyal ministers vowed to support the king loyally.)
- Vị tướng ấy một lòng tôn phù triều đại mới. (That general wholeheartedly supported the new dynasty.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "tôn phù" is almost exclusively found in historical narratives, classical literature, or formal writings about Vietnam's feudal past. It conveys a sense of righteous and ceremonial duty.
Variants and Related Words
- Phò tá (v): to assist, to support (a ruler). Less archaic than "tôn phù".
- Trung thành (adj): loyal, faithful. Describes the quality, not the action.
- Ủng hộ (v): to support. A modern, general term for support.
Synonyms
- To uphold loyally: To maintain or defend a ruler or cause with fidelity.
- To champion: To support a cause or person actively.
- To be devoted to: To be very loyal to a person or institution.
Related Idioms
- "Tôn quân, ái quốc": A classical phrase meaning "Revere the king, love the country," encapsulating the feudal ideal of service.
- "Phò vua, giúp nước": To aid the king and help the country; a traditional expression of a mandarin's duty.