dinh thất
Definition
- Noun:
- Mansion; grand residence: A large and stately house, especially the official or ceremonial residence of a high-ranking person, such as a mandarin, official, or noble, in historical contexts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Dinh thất của vị quan triều Nguyễn vẫn còn được bảo tồn nguyên vẹn. (The Nguyen dynasty mandarin's mansion is still perfectly preserved.)
- Khu vườn rộng bao quanh dinh thất cổ kính. (A large garden surrounds the ancient grand residence.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "dinh thất" is primarily used in historical or literary descriptions and carries a formal, archaic nuance. It implies not just size but also official status, grandeur, and architectural significance.
Variants and Related Words
- Dinh (n): A shorter, more common form meaning "mansion," "headquarters," or "official building" (e.g., – Independence Palace).
- Phủ (n): Another term for a residence of a high-ranking mandarin or noble, often similar in scale and function to a .
- Biệt thự (n): A modern villa or luxury house, lacking the historical/official connotation of .
Synonyms
- Mansion: A large, impressive house.
- Residence: A person's home, especially a large one.
- Manor: A large country house with lands.
- Official residence: A house provided for someone because of their official position.
Related Idioms
- The concept might appear in historical phrases describing the trappings of power and nobility.