kiệu song loan
Definition
- Noun:
- Royal palanquin: A ceremonial litter or palanquin, traditionally carried by bearers, specifically used for transporting royalty or high-ranking nobility in historical Vietnamese contexts. The term "song loan" often refers to its ornate, two-part or decorated structure.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vua ngồi trên kiệu song loan trong lễ rước. (The king sat upon the royal palanquin during the procession.)
- Kiệu song loan được trang trí rất cầu kỳ. (The royal palanquin was very intricately decorated.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is historical and literary, primarily used in descriptions of imperial ceremonies, historical narratives, or cultural discussions.
- Trong tranh cổ, ta thấy hình ảnh kiệu song loan. (In ancient paintings, we see the image of the royal palanquin.)
Variants and Related Words
Kiệu (n): palanquin, litter; a general term for a covered seat carried on poles.
- Kiệu của cô dâu được khiêng đi. (The bride's palanquin was carried away.)
Loan giá (n): a term for the imperial carriage or conveyance; related to royal transport.
Synonyms
- Royal litter: A vehicle mounted on poles and carried by bearers for royalty.
- Imperial palanquin: A palanquin specifically for an emperor or empress.
- Ceremonial sedan: A chair or enclosed seat used in formal processions.
Notes on Usage
- "Kiệu song loan" is a fixed, compound noun. It is not commonly used in modern everyday language but appears in historical, cultural, or literary contexts.
- The reference "litière royale" (royal litter) from the Vietnamese-French dictionary confirms its specific regal association.