khai ấn

Lễ khai ấn đầu năm là một nghi thức truyền thống.

Definition

Verb:
- To perform the opening seal ceremony: "khai ấn" refers to the traditional ritual of using an official seal for the first time in the new year, marking the official start of work for government offices or administrative bodies after the Lunar New Year holiday.
- To commence official business: It signifies the formal beginning of administrative or bureaucratic activities after a period of festivity and rest.

Usage Examples

Verb:
- Sau Tết Nguyên đán, các cơ quan nhà nước sẽ tiến hành lễ khai ấn. (After the Lunar New Year, state agencies will conduct the seal-opening ceremony.)
- Lễ khai ấn ở đền Trần thu hút rất đông du khách. (The seal-opening ceremony at Tran Temple attracts a large number of visitors.)
- Ngày xưa, khai ấn là nghi thức quan trọng báo hiệu bắt đầu một năm làm việc mới. (In the old days, "khai ấn" was an important ritual signaling the start of a new working year.)

Advanced Usage

"Lễ khai ấn": The seal-opening ceremony. This is the most common compound term.
- Lễ khai ấn đầu năm mang ý nghĩa cầu mong cho một năm làm việc thuận lợi. (The beginning-of-year seal-opening ceremony carries the meaning of praying for a smooth working year.)

Variants and Related Words

Khai bút (verb): To perform the first writing of the year (a similar ritual involving writing instead of using a seal).
Ấn tín (noun): Seal, stamp (the physical object used in the ceremony).
Lễ nghi (noun): Ritual, ceremony.

Synonyms

Notes on Meaning

Historical/Archival Context: The term "khai ấn" is considered somewhat archaic (cổ) in modern Vietnamese, as the specific ritual is no longer a common practice in contemporary administrative life. It is primarily used in historical contexts or in relation to cultural preservation activities at certain historical sites.
Cultural Significance: The act symbolizes order, authority, and a prosperous beginning. It is a cultural tradition rather than a current standard administrative procedure.