long bào
Definition
Noun: * Imperial dragon robe: A ceremonial robe or gown worn by an emperor, traditionally embroidered with dragon motifs as a symbol of imperial power and authority.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà vua mặc long bào trong lễ đăng quang. (The king wore the imperial dragon robe at the coronation ceremony.)
- Chiếc long bào được thêu tinh xảo với hình rồng năm móng. (The imperial dragon robe was exquisitely embroidered with a five-clawed dragon.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is specific to historical and cultural contexts, primarily referring to the formal attire of Vietnamese emperors and Chinese emperors. It is an important symbol in East Asian imperial tradition.
Variants and Related Words
- Áo bào (n): A more general term for a ceremonial robe or gown, often worn by high-ranking officials or nobility. is a specific type of .
- Hoàng bào (n): Imperial yellow robe; another term for the emperor's ceremonial attire, emphasizing its color.
Synonyms
- Hoàng bào (n): Imperial robe.
- Áo hoàng đế (n): Emperor's robe.
Related Phrases
- Mặc long bào (v): To wear the imperial dragon robe.
- Cởi long bào (v): To take off the imperial dragon robe (often used metaphorically for abdication).