Definition

1. Noun (archaic):
   • Golden palace; royal apartments: A term used in classical Vietnamese literature to refer to a magnificent palace or the luxurious living quarters of royalty, often implying a residence made of or adorned with gold.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong truyện cổ, công chúa sống trong kim ốc lộng lẫy. (In the fairy tale, the princess lived in a splendid golden palace.)
  • Kim ốc là biểu tượng cho quyền lực và sự giàu có của hoàng gia. (The golden palace is a symbol of the royal family's power and wealth.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "kim ốc" is primarily found in historical, literary, or poetic contexts and is rarely used in modern everyday language. It evokes imagery of imperial splendor and ancient dynasties.

Variants and Related Words

• Cung điện (n): palace. A more common, modern term for a royal palace.

  • Cung điện Huế là một di sản văn hóa. (The Hue Imperial City is a cultural heritage site.)

• Hoàng cung (n): royal palace.

  • Khu vực hoàng cung được canh gác cẩn mật. (The royal palace area is heavily guarded.)

Synonyms

• Golden palace: A palace made of or resembling gold.
• Royal residence: The official home of a king, queen, or emperor.

Related Idioms

• Kim ốc ngọc đường: A classical idiom meaning "golden palace and jade hall," used to describe a place of extreme luxury, beauty, and opulence, often the royal court.
  • Giấc mơ về một kim ốc ngọc đường. (A dream of a golden palace and jade hall.)

1. (cũ) Golden palace ; royal apartments