đế kinh
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Definition
- Noun:
- Imperial capital: The primary capital city of an empire, where the emperor resides and the central government is located. This term is historical and literary, referring to the main seat of power in an imperial system.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thăng Long từng là đế kinh của Việt Nam dưới thời nhà Lý. (Thang Long was once the imperial capital of Vietnam during the Ly dynasty.)
- Các sứ thần đã đến đế kinh để yết kiến hoàng đế. (The envoys arrived at the imperial capital to have an audience with the emperor.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "đế kinh" is used almost exclusively in historical, literary, or formal contexts to evoke the grandeur and political significance of an ancient capital. It is not used for modern capital cities.
Variants and Related Words
Đế đô (n): A direct synonym meaning "imperial capital." The reference indicates "đế kinh" is understood as "đế đô."
- Huế từng là đế đô của triều Nguyễn. (Hue was once the imperial capital of the Nguyen dynasty.)
Kinh đô (n): Capital city. This is a more general and commonly used term than "đế kinh," applicable to both imperial and modern capitals.
- Hà Nội là kinh đô của Việt Nam. (Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam.)
Kinh thành (n): The capital city, often emphasizing the walled citadel or royal enclosure within the capital.
- Kinh thành Huế được xây dựng kiên cố. (The Hue Citadel was solidly constructed.)
Synonyms
- Imperial capital: The principal city of an empire.
- Royal capital: A capital city where a monarch resides.
Related Concepts
- Imperial Court: The court or government surrounding the emperor, typically located in the đế kinh.
- Thủ đô: The modern, general term for a national capital city, without the imperial connotation.
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