Definition

1. Noun:
   • Royal chariot: A carriage or vehicle historically used by a Vietnamese emperor or king for travel or ceremonial processions. This is an archaic term referring to imperial transport.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Long xa của nhà vua được trang trí rất lộng lẫy. (The emperor's royal chariot was decorated very splendidly.)
  • Trong buổi lễ, long xa sẽ di chuyển qua các con phố chính. (During the ceremony, the royal chariot will move through the main streets.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily found in historical texts, literature, or when describing historical settings and royal ceremonies. It is not used in modern, everyday language.

Variants and Related Words

• Xa giá (n): Another term for the royal carriage or vehicle; imperial carriage.
  • Đoàn xa giá tiến vào cung điện. (The procession of imperial carriages advanced into the palace.)
• Ngự giá (n): The emperor's carriage or vehicle.
  • Nhà vua ngự giá đi thị sát. (The emperor traveled by royal carriage to inspect.)

Synonyms

• Royal carriage: A general term for a vehicle used by royalty.
• Imperial chariot: A formal term for a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used by an emperor.

Related Phrases

• Hộ giá long xa: To escort the royal chariot.
  • Các vệ binh hộ giá long xa. (The guards escorted the royal chariot.)

Related Idioms

• While there are no common idioms using "long xa" itself, it is associated with the concept of royal authority and majesty in historical contexts.