Definition

1. Noun:

   • King; Emperor; Monarch: A supreme ruler, especially one who inherits the position and rules over a kingdom or empire. The term combines "đế" (emperor) and "vương" (king), conveying a sense of ultimate royal authority and sovereignty.

2. Adjective (figurative):

   • Regal; Imperial; Sumptuous: Describing a lifestyle, manner, or appearance that is extremely luxurious, majestic, or befitting a king or emperor.
   • Proper; Noble; Honorable: Describing a path, method, or action that is correct, dignified, and principled.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Các đế vương thời xưa thường sống trong các cung điện nguy nga. (The kings of old often lived in magnificent palaces.)
  • Giấc mơ trở thành đế vương của hắn ta cuối cùng cũng tan vỡ. (His dream of becoming an emperor finally shattered.)
• Adjective:
  • Anh ta hưởng một cuộc sống đế vương mà không cần làm việc. (He enjoys a regal life without having to work.)
  • Trong khoa học, không có con đường đế vương nào dẫn đến thành công. (In science, there is no easy/noble path to success.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical, literary, or formal contexts to refer to ancient monarchs. In modern figurative use, it can carry a slightly critical tone when describing excessive luxury.

Variants and Related Words

• Hoàng đế (n): Emperor (specifically for imperial rulers, e.g., of China, Vietnam).
• Quốc vương (n): King (of a nation).
• Bạo chúa (n): Tyrant (a cruel and oppressive ruler).
• Vương quyền (n): Royal power; sovereignty.

Synonyms

• Noun: Monarch, sovereign, ruler, potentate.
• Adjective (luxurious): Opulent, lavish, palatial.
• Adjective (proper): Dignified, upright, respectable.

Related Idioms

• Giấc mơ đế vương: A kingly/imperial dream (an ambitious dream of great power and luxury).
• Lối sống đế vương: A regal lifestyle (a life of extreme comfort and extravagance).

noun

1. king; emperor