Đậu thị
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Dou Family of Yanshan: Refers to the Dou family (specifically Dou Wu Jun) from the Yanshan region, historically noted for successfully educating all five of his sons to achieve prominence and success.
- This term originates from a classical Chinese historical or literary context, denoting a specific family celebrated for scholarly achievement and virtuous upbringing.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Gia đình ấy được ví như "Đậu thị" nhờ vào truyền thống hiếu học. (That family is compared to the "Dou Family of Yanshan" due to their tradition of devotion to learning.)
- Câu chuyện về "Đậu thị" là một bài học về giáo dục con cái. (The story of the "Dou Family of Yanshan" is a lesson in child-rearing.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in literary, historical, or proverbial contexts to symbolize exemplary parenting and family education leading to collective success and honor.
Variants and Related Words
- Đậu Vũ Quân: Dou Wu Jun, the specific patriarch of the Dou family referenced in the term "Đậu thị".
- Ngũ tử đăng khoa: An idiom meaning "all five sons passed the imperial examinations," often associated with the story of the Dou family.
Synonyms
- Model family: A family exemplifying success through education.
- Paragon of upbringing: A standard of excellent parenting and education.
Related Idioms
- "Đậu thị ngũ long": Literally "the five dragons of the Dou family," praising all sons for their outstanding achievements.
- Họ được mệnh danh là "Đậu thị ngũ long" của thời hiện đại. (They are hailed as the "five dragons of the Dou family" in modern times.)