linh xa

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Spirit carriage / hearse: A type of palanquin or carriage used in traditional funeral processions, specifically to symbolically carry the soul or spirit of the deceased (often a person of high status or in older customs). It is a ceremonial vehicle.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Linh xa được sử dụng trong đám tang truyền thống. (The spirit carriage was used in the traditional funeral.)
  • Đoàn đưa tang đi trước linh xa. (The funeral procession walked ahead of the hearse.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "linh xa" is considered archaic (cũ) in modern Vietnamese and is primarily encountered in historical texts or descriptions of very traditional, formal funeral rites.

Variants and Related Words

• Kiệu (n): palanquin, sedan chair. A general term for a human-carried vehicle, which can be used in various ceremonies.
• Xe tang (n): hearse. The modern, common term for a motorized vehicle used to transport a coffin.

Synonyms

• Hearse: A vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral.
• Funeral carriage: A carriage used in funeral processions.

Notes on Usage

• "Linh xa" is a specialized, historical term. For most contemporary contexts, "xe tang" is the appropriate and widely understood word for a hearse.