long giá

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Royal carriage / imperial chariot: A ceremonial vehicle used historically to transport the Vietnamese emperor or king. It is a symbol of royal authority and was used in important processions and rituals.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhà vua ngồi trên long giá diễu hành qua kinh thành. (The king sat on the royal carriage parading through the capital.)
  • Long giá được trang trí rất lộng lẫy. (The imperial chariot was decorated very splendidly.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "long giá" is primarily used in historical or literary contexts to evoke the imagery and grandeur of the feudal royal court.

Variants and Related Words

• Ngự giá (n): Another term for the emperor's carriage or procession.
  • Đoàn ngự giá tiến vào điện. (The imperial procession advanced into the palace.)

Synonyms

• Royal chariot: A wheeled vehicle for a monarch.
• Imperial carriage: A vehicle used by an emperor.

Related Idioms

• Rước long giá: To escort or welcome the royal carriage; often used metaphorically to describe a very formal or ceremonious welcome.
  • Dân chúng tập trung để rước long giá. (The people gathered to welcome the imperial chariot.)