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.

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