cờ đuôi nheo
Definition
- Noun:
- Pennant; Swallow-tailed flag: A type of flag that is typically long, narrow, and tapers to a point or fork at the free end, resembling a swallow's tail. It is often used for decorative, signaling, or identification purposes, especially in maritime contexts or at festive events.
- Streamer: A long, narrow strip of material used similarly for decoration.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trên đỉnh cột buồm treo một lá cờ đuôi nheo. (A pennant flies from the top of the mast.)
- Đường phố được trang trí rực rỡ với những chiếc cờ đuôi nheo. (The streets are decorated brightly with streamers.)
Advanced Usage
- In a historical or specialized context, "cờ đuôi nheo" can refer to a specific type of naval pennant used for signaling or denoting a commander's presence.
Variants and Related Words
- Cờ (n): flag, banner.
- Cờ hiệu (n): signal flag.
- Cờ đuôi cá (n): literally "fish-tail flag"; another descriptive term for a swallow-tailed or forked flag.
Synonyms
- Pennant
- Streamer
- Banner (when referring to a long, decorative flag)
Related Idioms
- While there is no direct idiom with "cờ đuôi nheo," flags often symbolize signals or messages. A related concept is (to signal), which can be associated with the use of such flags.