cỗ kiệu
Definition
- Noun:
- A palanquin for a procession: A type of palanquin, often elaborately decorated, used specifically in ceremonial processions, particularly in traditional Vietnamese rituals or festivals. It is designed to carry sacred objects, idols, or important figures.
- A ceremonial litter: A portable shrine or seat, carried on poles by several people, used in religious or cultural parades.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong lễ hội, cỗ kiệu được khiêng đi khắp làng. (During the festival, the palanquin is carried throughout the village.)
- Cỗ kiệu thần được trang trí rất lộng lẫy. (The deity's palanquin is decorated very splendidly.)
Advanced Usage
- "rước cỗ kiệu": to parade/process with the palanquin.
- Lễ rước cỗ kiệu diễn ra vào sáng sớm. (The procession with the palanquin takes place early in the morning.)
Variants and Related Words
- Kiệu (n): A general term for a palanquin or sedan chair. "Cỗ kiệu" often implies a larger, more ceremonial version used in processions.
- Võng (n): A hammock, sometimes used for carrying people, but distinct from a formal palanquin.
- Lễ rước (n): A procession, which often involves a "cỗ kiệu".
Synonyms
- Processional palanquin: Palanquin for a procession.
- Ceremonial litter: A portable bed or throne for ceremonies.
Related Phrases
- Khiêng kiệu: to carry the palanquin.
- Thanh niên trong làng sẽ khiêng kiệu. (The young men in the village will carry the palanquin.)
Related Idioms
(This specific term is highly concrete and cultural, so common idioms are not typically formed around it. Its usage is primarily literal within the context of traditional ceremonies.)