đất phong
Definition
- Noun:
- Fief: A piece of land granted by a lord or sovereign to a vassal in return for feudal service and allegiance. This term is specific to historical, feudal contexts.
- Fiefdom: The territory or domain controlled under such a grant, often implying the power and jurisdiction associated with it.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vị tướng trung thành được ban cho một mảnh đất phong rộng lớn. (The loyal general was granted a large fief.)
- Đất phong của quý tộc đó đã tồn tại qua nhiều thế kỷ. (That noble's fiefdom lasted for many centuries.)
Advanced Usage
- The concept of "đất phong" is primarily historical. In modern usage, it may appear in historical texts, discussions, or metaphors describing areas of exclusive control or influence.
- Công ty đó như một đất phong riêng của ông ta. (That company is like his personal fiefdom.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lãnh địa (n): A territory, domain, or manor. This is a broader term that can be synonymous with a fiefdom but may also refer to non-feudal estates.
- Thái ấp (n): A feudal estate or manor, often granted by a monarch. It is a close synonym with a slightly specific connotation of an appanage.
Synonyms
- Fief
- Fiefdom
- Feudal estate
- Manor (in a specific historical context)
Related Concepts
- Chế độ phong kiến: The feudal system, the socio-political structure in which "đất phong" was a central element.
- Lãnh chúa: A feudal lord, the grantor or ruler of a fief.
- Chư hầu: A vassal, the recipient of a fief who owes service to a lord.