khăn chế
Definition
- Noun:
- Mourning scarf / Mourning headband: A piece of cloth, typically white or black, worn on the head or around the arm as a sign of mourning and respect for the deceased, according to traditional Vietnamese funeral customs.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các thành viên trong gia đình đều đeo khăn chế. (The family members all wear mourning scarves.)
- Theo phong tục, khăn chế màu trắng dành cho người vai dưới. (According to custom, a white mourning scarf is for those of a younger generation than the deceased.)
Advanced Usage
- The color and sometimes the material of the can signify the wearer's specific relationship to the deceased (e.g., child, grandchild, distant relative) within the complex hierarchy of traditional mourning rites.
Variants and Related Words
- Khăn tang (n): A synonym for , meaning mourning scarf or funeral headband.
- Đồ tang (n): Mourning attire or funeral garments in general.
- Đeo tang (v): To be in mourning; to wear mourning clothes.
Synonyms
- Mourning band
- Funeral headscarf
- Mourning veil (in a broader, non-traditional context)
Cultural Note
- The is a key element of Vietnamese funeral rituals. Its use demonstrates filial piety, sorrow, and adherence to traditional customs. The act of wearing it is a public display of grief and respect for the departed and their family.