túc vệ
Definition
- Noun:
- Imperial Guard / Palace Guard: A historical term for a soldier or unit of soldiers responsible for protecting the emperor, the royal family, and the imperial palace.
- Royal Bodyguard: A personal guard assigned for the close protection of a sovereign or high-ranking royal figure.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Đội túc vệ của nhà vua luôn canh gác cẩn mật. (The king's imperial guard always keeps a vigilant watch.)
- Những người túc vệ trung thành đã hy sinh để bảo vệ hoàng đế. (The loyal royal bodyguards sacrificed themselves to protect the emperor.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "túc vệ" is primarily used in historical contexts, especially when discussing Vietnamese dynasties like the Nguyễn, Lê, or Trần. It is an archaic term and is not used for modern security personnel.
Variants and Related Words
- Vệ binh (n): A more general term for "guard" or "guard corps," which can be used in both historical and some modern contexts.
- Vệ binh hoàng gia diễu hành trước cung điện. (The royal guards parade in front of the palace.)
- Cấm vệ quân (n): Another historical term for elite troops guarding the forbidden imperial city.
- Thị vệ (n): A court attendant or guard serving in close proximity to the monarch.
Synonyms
- Imperial Guard: Soldiers protecting an emperor and the palace.
- Royal Guard: A guard serving a king or royal family.
- Palace Guard: A guard stationed at a royal palace.
- Bodyguard: A person employed to protect an individual.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms with "túc vệ", the concept is related to the idiom:
- "Chết như rạ": (To die like straw) – Sometimes used to describe the fate of soldiers, including guards, who died in great numbers defending their lord.
- Quân túc vệ chiến đấu đến người cuối cùng, chết như rạ. (The imperial guards fought to the last man, dying like straw.)