ả Lý

Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • A Lý: A legendary heroine from Vietnamese folklore, also known as Lý Ký or Lý Thị Ký. She is celebrated for her bravery and filial piety in a story where she volunteers to be sacrificed to a serpent deity to obtain money for her parents, but ultimately slays the serpent instead.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Truyền thuyết về ả Lý là một câu chuyện cảm động về lòng hiếu thảo và lòng dũng cảm. (The legend of A Lý is a touching story about filial piety and bravery.)
  • Trong văn hóa dân gian, ả Lý được tôn vinh như một nữ anh hùng. (In folklore, A Lý is honored as a heroine.)

Advanced Usage

• The story of ả Lý is often cited in literature and proverbs as a symbol of courage, self-sacrifice for family, and the triumph of good over evil. It is a classic example of a "monster-slayer" folktale.

Variants and Related Words

• Lý Ký: The full name of the legendary figure.
• Lý Thị Ký: A more formal variant of the name.

Synonyms

• Heroine: A woman admired for her courage and noble deeds.
• Legendary figure: A person who is the subject of legends or folklore.

Related Idioms and Cultural References

• While not a common idiom itself, the name ả Lý is a cultural reference point. A story or person may be compared to ả Lý to highlight extraordinary bravery or filial devotion.
  • Cô ấy dũng cảm như ả Lý. (She is as brave as A Lý.)