Điêu thuyền
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Lü Fengxian: "Điêu thuyền" is a direct reference to the historical and literary figure Diaochan (Điêu Thuyền), one of the Four Beauties of ancient China. In Vietnamese context, it is noted that this term is synonymous with "Lữ Phụng Tiên," which is the Vietnamese name for the same figure, Lü Bu's fictional wife or concubine from the historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Điêu thuyền là một nhân vật nổi tiếng trong "Tam Quốc Diễn Nghĩa". (Diaochan is a famous character in Romance of the Three Kingdoms.)
- Sắc đẹp của Điêu thuyền được so sánh với trăng thu. (Diaochan's beauty is compared to the autumn moon.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in historical, literary, or cultural discussions. It is not used in everyday modern conversation but appears in texts, dramas, or discussions about classical Chinese literature and history.
Variants and Related Words
- Lữ Phụng Tiên (Proper Noun): The direct Vietnamese transliteration and more common name for the same figure, meaning "Lü Fengxian."
- Lữ Phụng Tiên là tên khác của Điêu thuyền. (Lü Fengxian is another name for Diaochan.)
Synonyms
- Diaochan: The standard English transliteration of the Chinese name.
- One of the Four Beauties: A categorical reference placing her alongside Xi Shi, Wang Zhaojun, and Yang Yuhuan.
Related Idioms and Cultural References
- Kế liên hoàn của Điêu thuyền (Diaochan's连环计 / Chain Stratagem): Refers to the famous plot in where Diaochan is used to sow discord between Dong Zhuo and Lü Bu.
- Mưu kế của Vương Doãn liên quan đến Điêu thuyền. (Wang Yun's scheme involved Diaochan.)