khâm kỳ

Definition

1. Historical noun:
   • An imperial inspection tour: A specific term referring to the period or deadline for a royal envoy to conduct an inspection tour on behalf of the emperor.
   • The term of a royal mission: The appointed time for carrying out an imperial order to patrol and inspect a region.

Usage Examples

• Historical noun:
  • Quan lại chuẩn bị cho khâm kỳ sắp tới. (Officials prepared for the upcoming imperial inspection tour.)
  • Khâm kỳ đã định, sứ thần phải lên đường. (The term for the royal mission was set, and the envoy had to depart.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is almost exclusively found in historical texts or discussions about feudal Vietnamese administration and royal customs. It describes a formal, time-bound duty delegated by the monarch.

Variants and Related Words

• Khâm mạng (n): A royal envoy or ambassador carrying the emperor's order.
  • Vị khâm mạng thay mặt vua đi tuần tra. (The royal envoy toured on behalf of the king.)
• Tuần thú (v): To tour and inspect (used for royal or high-ranking official inspections).
  • Nhà vua thân chinh đi tuần thú biên cương. (The king personally went to inspect the border region.)

Synonyms

• Imperial tour: A journey made by or for the emperor to inspect territories.
• Royal inspection period: The designated timeframe for a royal inspection.

Related Concepts

• Sắc mệnh: An imperial decree or order, often carried by a .
• Kỳ hạn: A deadline or term, which is the "kỳ" component in .