long sàng
Definition
- Noun:
- The king's bed: A specific term referring to the bed used by a Vietnamese king or emperor, often implying grandeur and historical significance.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong cung điện, long sàng được đặt ở vị trí trang trọng nhất. (In the palace, the king's bed was placed in the most solemn position.)
- Các nhà khảo cổ đã phát hiện ra một chiếc long sàng cổ trong di tích. (Archaeologists discovered an ancient king's bed in the ruins.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in historical, literary, or academic contexts to describe royal furniture from Vietnam's feudal era. It is not used in modern, everyday language.
Variants and Related Words
- Ngự sàng (n): Another term for the emperor's bed. "Ngự" also denotes royal use.
- Long bào (n): The dragon robe; the emperor's ceremonial garment.
- Ngai vàng (n): The throne.
Synonyms
- Giường vua (n): King's bed (a more direct, descriptive phrase).
- Giường của hoàng đế (n): Emperor's bed.
Related Phrases
- Ngự trên long sàng: To rest/sleep on the king's bed.
- Chỉ có hoàng đế mới được ngự trên long sàng. (Only the emperor was allowed to rest on the king's bed.)
Related Idioms
- No common idioms directly use "long sàng." The concept is specific and typically appears in historical descriptions rather than figurative language.