chén thề
Definition
- Noun:
- Oath cup / Swearing cup: A ceremonial cup used in traditional rituals, especially marriage ceremonies, where the bride and groom drink wine to solemnly swear their vows and loyalty to each other.
- Cup of pledge: A symbolic object representing a binding promise or oath, often associated with ancient or literary contexts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong đám cưới truyền thống, cô dâu chú rể cùng uống chén thề. (In the traditional wedding, the bride and groom drink from the oath cup together.)
- Chén thề là biểu tượng cho lời thề chung thủy. (The oath cup is a symbol of the vow of fidelity.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "chén thề" is primarily used in historical, poetic, or formal contexts to evoke tradition and solemn commitment. It is not used in everyday modern conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Lời thề (n): oath, vow.
- Họ trao cho nhau lời thề trước mặt mọi người. (They exchanged vows in front of everyone.)
Synonyms
- Pledge cup: A cup used in a pledging ceremony.
- Vow cup: A cup symbolizing a solemn promise.
Related Idioms
- Uống chén thề: to drink from the oath cup (to formally make a pledge).
- Hai người uống chén thề, kết làm anh em. (The two drank from the oath cup, becoming sworn brothers.)