Đức Tông
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Emperor Dezong of Tang: The posthumous temple name of Li Kuo (李适), the ninth emperor of China's Tang Dynasty, who reigned from 779 to 805 CE. Temple names like "Đức Tông" (Dezong) were given to deceased emperors for ancestral veneration.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Đức Tông lên ngôi năm 779. (Emperor Dezong ascended the throne in 779.)
- Triều đại của Đức Tông chứng kiến nhiều cuộc nổi loạn của phiên trấn. (The reign of Emperor Dezong witnessed many provincial military rebellions.)
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: "Đức Tông" is used primarily in historical texts and discussions about Tang Dynasty China. It is a specific identifier, not a general term.
Variants and Related Words
- Đường Đức Tông: A more formal variant, explicitly linking the emperor to the Tang Dynasty.
- Đường Đức Tông tìm cách củng cố quyền lực trung ương. (Emperor Dezong of Tang sought to consolidate central power.)
Synonyms
- Emperor Dezong: The standard English transliteration.
- Li Kuo: The emperor's personal name (less commonly used in historical narrative).
Related Terms
- Miếu hiệu: Temple name (the category to which "Đức Tông" belongs).
- Đường triều: Tang Dynasty.