Definition

1. Noun (Historical):
   • An imperial edict or proclamation: A formal written order or announcement issued by a Vietnamese emperor, typically to communicate a decree, law, or important decision to officials and the populace.
   • A royal ordinance or placet: A specific type of official document from the royal court, often involving commands, grants of permission, or administrative rulings.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhà vua ban hành một chiếu biểu quan trọng. (The king issued an important imperial edict.)
  • Chiếu biểu này quy định về việc thu thuế mới. (This royal ordinance stipulates the new tax collection.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "chiếu biểu" is archaic and is primarily encountered in historical texts or discussions of pre-modern Vietnamese administration and monarchy. It denotes the formal, written authority of the emperor.

Variants and Related Words

• Chiếu (n): An edict; a proclamation. A more common, general term for an imperial decree.

  • Chiếu chỉ của hoàng đế được truyền đi khắp nơi. (The emperor's edict was disseminated everywhere.)

• Biểu (n): A memorial; a petition submitted to the emperor. When combined with "chiếu," it emphasizes the official, document-based nature of the communication from the throne.

  • Các quan dâng biểu lên triều đình. (The officials presented a memorial to the court.)

Synonyms

• Edict: An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.
• Ordinance: An authoritative order or decree.
• Proclamation: A public or official announcement.

Notes on Usage

• "Chiếu biểu" is a compound noun. It is a historical term and is not used in modern, everyday language. Its use today is confined to academic, historical, or literary contexts discussing Vietnam's feudal era.