Tinh Biểu
Nhà vua trao một bức tinh biểu thêu chữ vàng cho người trung thần giữa triều đình.
Definition
- Noun:
- A commendatory banner or tablet: A historical honorific object, often a flag or a plaque, bestowed by a king or emperor to publicly recognize and praise an individual for their virtuous conduct, loyalty, or chastity. The commendation was typically embroidered onto the flag or inscribed on the tablet.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà vua ban tặng tinh biểu cho vị tướng trung thành. (The king bestowed a commendatory banner upon the loyal general.)
- Gia đình ấy còn giữ được tấm tinh biểu của tổ tiên. (That family still preserves the commendatory tablet of their ancestor.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "tinh biểu" is primarily used in historical or literary contexts to refer to this specific type of imperial award. It symbolizes the highest public honor for moral integrity in feudal society.
Variants and Related Words
- Biểu dương (v): to commend, to praise. This modern verb carries the core idea of public recognition found in "tinh biểu".
- Anh ấy được biểu dương vì lòng dũng cảm. (He was commended for his bravery.)
Synonyms
- Commendation banner
- Honorific plaque
- Award of merit (historical context)
Related Concepts
- Sắc phong: A royal edict or decree of appointment/conferment, often related to titles or land grants, sometimes accompanied by tangible honors like "tinh biểu".
- Danh hiệu: An honorific title or award, a modern conceptual descendant.