long côn
Definition
- Noun:
- Imperial scepter: A ceremonial staff or rod, often ornate and symbolic, historically carried by or presented to a Vietnamese emperor as an emblem of supreme authority and imperial power.
- Royal baton: A specific type of scepter, the "long côn," is traditionally described as the king's rod or royal whip, representing the monarch's right to command and administer justice.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong nghi lễ, nhà vua cầm long côn. (In the ceremony, the king held the imperial scepter.)
- Long côn là biểu tượng của quyền lực hoàng gia. (The "long côn" is a symbol of royal power.)
- Chiếc long côn được chế tác tinh xảo từ vàng và ngọc. (The imperial scepter was intricately crafted from gold and jade.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily historical and ceremonial, used in contexts discussing the Nguyễn dynasty or earlier Vietnamese monarchies. It appears in academic texts, historical dramas, and descriptions of royal regalia.
Variants and Related Words
- Hoàng gia (n): royalty, the royal family.
- Quyền trượng (n): scepter (a more general term for a ceremonial staff of authority).
- Vương miện (n): crown.
- Ngai vàng (n): throne.
Synonyms
- Scepter: A ceremonial staff held by a ruling monarch.
- Royal staff: A rod symbolizing sovereign authority.
- Imperial rod: A baton representing the power of an emperor.
Related Concepts
- Regalia: The emblems and symbols of royalty, such as crowns, scepters, and orbs.
- Symbol of power: An object that represents authority and the right to rule.
- Ceremonial object: An item used in formal rituals and state functions.