cổn miện
Definition
- Noun (Historical / Literary):
- Ceremonial regalia of a monarch: Refers specifically to the traditional robe (cổn) and crown (miện) worn by a king, emperor, or high-ranking noble during important rituals or court ceremonies in ancient Vietnam and other East Asian monarchies.
- Symbol of imperial authority: Represents the supreme power, dignity, and legitimacy of the sovereign.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà vua mặc cổn miện trong lễ đăng quang. (The king wore the ceremonial robe and crown at the coronation.)
- Cổn miện là biểu tượng quyền lực của hoàng đế. (The ceremonial regalia is a symbol of the emperor's power.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is almost exclusively used in historical, literary, or academic contexts to describe the attire of ancient rulers. It evokes a sense of antiquity, formality, and supreme authority.
Variants and Related Words
- Long cổn (n): The dragon robe, a specific type of ceremonial robe often part of the full regalia.
- Long cổn thường được thêu hình rồng. (The dragon robe is often embroidered with a dragon pattern.)
- Mũ miện (n): The crown or imperial headdress.
- Chiếc mũ miện được làm bằng vàng. (The crown was made of gold.)
Synonyms
- Ceremonial attire: Formal clothing for rituals.
- Imperial regalia: The official garments and insignia of an emperor.
- Royal vestments: The ceremonial robes of a king or queen.
Related Concepts
- Triều phục (n): Court attire. While "cổn miện" is a specific type for the highest ruler, "triều phục" refers more broadly to the formal court dress worn by officials and the monarch.
- Lễ phục (n): Ceremonial dress or礼服. A more general term for formal ritual clothing.