Kim quỹ

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Golden Casket: A term originating from classical Chinese history and literature, referring to a golden chest or casket used to store important imperial documents, such as records of meritorious deeds, sealed edicts, or sacred texts.
   • Metaphorical Usage: Symbolizes something of immense value, secrecy, and permanence; a revered archive or a treasured collection of wisdom.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bí mật quốc gia được cất giữ như trong kim quỹ. (National secrets are kept as if in a golden casket.)
  • Truyền thuyết kể về một kim quỹ chứa sắc phong của hoàng đế. (Legend tells of a golden casket containing the emperor's edicts.)

Advanced Usage

• Often appears in historical, literary, or formal contexts to evoke a sense of ancient authority and preserved wisdom.
• Used metaphorically in modern Vietnamese to describe any highly secure repository for valuable information or artifacts.

Variants and Related Words

• Kim quỹ ngọc điệp: A classical four-character idiom meaning "golden casket and jade scrolls," referring to precious archival documents or hereditary records of the nobility.

Synonyms

• Golden chest: A literal synonym for the object.
• Treasure vault: Emphasizes the protective and valuable nature.
• Sacred archive: Highlights the importance of the contents.

Related Idioms

• Trong kim quỹ: (In the golden casket) Used to describe something that is kept in utmost secrecy and security.
  • Kế hoạch đó vẫn còn trong kim quỹ. (That plan is still under lock and key.)