đế vương
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Definition
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.
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).