chiếu thư
Definition
- Noun:
- Royal edict / Imperial decree: An official written order or proclamation issued by a Vietnamese monarch (king or emperor), bearing his authority and command. This is an archaic, historical term.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà vua ban hành chiếu thư để triệu tập các quan. (The king issued a royal edict to summon the mandarins.)
- Chiếu thư này công bố một sự ân xá. (This imperial decree announces an amnesty.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "chiếu thư" is primarily found in historical texts, literature, or discussions about feudal Vietnam. It is not used in modern administrative or legal contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Chiếu chỉ (n): Another term for an imperial edict or decree.
- Chiếu chỉ của hoàng đế được truyền đi khắp nước. (The emperor's decree was disseminated throughout the country.)
- Sắc (n): A royal ordinance or patent, often for appointing officials or conferring titles.
- Dụ (n): An imperial谕旨, often providing instructions or explanations.
Synonyms
- Royal mandate
- Imperial proclamation
- Sovereign decree
Related Idioms
- Ban chiếu thư: To promulgate/issue a royal edict.
- Vua Lý Thánh Tông ban chiếu thư khuyến nông. (King Lý Thánh Tông issued a royal edict to encourage agriculture.)