giờ thiên ân
Definition
- Noun:
- Hour of celestial grace / Auspicious hour: A specific hour considered to be under the influence of a benevolent or lucky star in Vietnamese astrology and fortune-telling, particularly within the context of tử vi (Sino-Vietnamese astrology). It is believed to be a favorable time for commencing important activities.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The fortune teller advised them to start their business at the giờ thiên ân.
- According to the almanac, tomorrow's giờ thiên ân is from 9 to 11 AM.
- Họ quyết định tổ chức lễ cưới vào giờ thiên ân. (They decided to hold the wedding ceremony at the auspicious hour.)
Advanced Usage
- The concept is primarily used in traditional contexts for selecting dates and times for significant life events such as weddings, groundbreaking ceremonies, opening businesses, or long journeys. It is often determined by a specialist through the calculation of astrological charts.
Variants and Related Words
- Giờ hoàng đạo (n): Auspicious time; a more general term for a favorable period determined by astrology.
- Giờ xấu (n): Inauspicious hour; the opposite of an auspicious hour.
- Tử vi (n): A complex Sino-Vietnamese system of astrology and fortune-telling used to determine such hours.
Synonyms
- Auspicious hour
- Propitious time
- Favorable hour
Related Cultural Concepts
- Xem ngày giờ: The practice of selecting an auspicious date and time.
- Sổ tử vi: An astrological birth chart used in to calculate personal luck cycles, which may include identifying one's personal for specific undertakings.