long án
Definition
- Noun:
- A carved dragon table: "long án" refers to a specific type of traditional altar or table, intricately carved with dragon motifs. It is an architectural or furniture element, often found in palaces, temples, or communal houses (đình).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong ngôi đình cổ, chiếc long án được chạm khắc tinh xảo. (In the ancient communal house, the carved dragon table is exquisitely crafted.)
- Long án là một phần quan trọng trong kiến trúc cung đình xưa. (The carved dragon table was an important part of ancient palace architecture.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in historical, cultural, or architectural contexts. It describes a specific artifact and is not used in modern, everyday language. It often appears in texts discussing Vietnamese heritage, traditional crafts, or historical descriptions.
Variants and Related Words
- Hương án (n): Altar table. A more general term for an altar table, of which a "long án" is a specific, ornate type.
- Án thư (n): A desk or writing table (historical context).
Synonyms
- Bàn thờ chạm rồng: Dragon-carved altar table. This is a descriptive synonym rather than a fixed historical term.
- Hương án chạm rồng: Dragon-carved altar table. This is the explanatory definition found in Vietnamese dictionaries.
Notes on Meaning
- The word is a compound noun formed from "long" (dragon) and "án" (table, desk, especially of a ceremonial or official nature). It is an archaic term (cổ, arch.) used to describe a particular historical object. It does not have other meanings or usages in modern Vietnamese.