chén tẩy trần
Definition
- Noun:
- A welcoming or homecoming feast: A meal or banquet held to welcome someone who has arrived from afar or has just returned home after a long absence. It signifies hospitality and celebration of the person's arrival or return.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Gia đình tổ chức một chén tẩy trần thịnh soạn để đón anh tôi từ nước ngoài về. (The family held a lavish welcoming feast to greet my brother returning from abroad.)
- Hôm nay có chén tẩy trần cho người bạn cũ, mời anh cùng tham dự. (There is a homecoming feast for an old friend today; I invite you to join.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often used in a warm, communal context, emphasizing the care and effort of the hosts. It is more specific than a general party, as it is explicitly tied to the occasion of someone's arrival or return from a journey.
Variants and Related Words
- Tiệc chào mừng (n): Welcome party. A more general term for any welcome celebration.
- Tiệc đón tiếp (n): Reception banquet.
Synonyms
- Welcome feast: A meal to greet someone.
- Homecoming banquet: A formal dinner for someone returning home.
Related Idioms
- While "chén tẩy trần" is itself a fixed phrase, it relates to the cultural practice of "ăn mừng" (celebrating) a reunion or safe journey.