khải hoàn môn
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Definition
Noun: - Triumphal arch: A large, free-standing monumental arch, often decorated with sculptures and inscriptions, built to commemorate a major military victory or a significant event. It serves as a ceremonial gateway.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Khải hoàn môn ở Paris là một biểu tượng nổi tiếng. (The Arc de Triomphe in Paris is a famous symbol.)
- Thành phố đã xây dựng một khải hoàn môn để kỷ niệm chiến thắng. (The city built a triumphal arch to commemorate the victory.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used historically and architecturally to describe specific structures from ancient Roman times to the modern era.
- It can be used metaphorically in literature to symbolize victory, honor, or a grand achievement.
Variants and Related Words
- Cổng chào chiến thắng: A phrase meaning "victory gate," often used similarly to "triumphal arch" but can refer to less permanent or ceremonial structures.
- Vòm khải hoàn: A less common variant with the same meaning.
Synonyms
- Victory arch: A direct synonym for triumphal arch.
- Memorial arch: An arch built as a monument, which may share similar functions.
Related Concepts
- Arc de Triomphe: The French term for triumphal arch, specifically referring to the famous monument in Paris.
- Arch of Titus / Arch of Constantine: Examples of ancient Roman triumphal arches.
- Triumphal arch