long xa
Definition
- 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.