lăng mộ

lăng mộ

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A mausoleum or tomb: A large, stately, and often elaborate building or structure constructed to house the remains of the deceased, particularly for important historical figures, royalty, or wealthy individuals. It implies a more monumental and permanent construction than a simple grave.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Lăng mộ của vua Gia Long nằm ở Huế. (The mausoleum of Emperor Gia Long is located in Hue.)
    • Khu lăng mộ cổ này đã có từ thế kỷ 15. (This ancient tomb complex has existed since the 15th century.)
    • Họ đến thăm lăng mộ của tổ tiên vào ngày giỗ. (They visit the ancestral tomb on the death anniversary.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term "lăng mộ" is often used in historical and cultural contexts to refer to significant architectural heritage sites. It can encompass the entire burial complex, including surrounding structures and gardens.
Variants and Related Words

  • Lăng (n): Often used interchangeably with "lăng mộ," but can sometimes refer specifically to the above-ground monumental structure.

    • Lăng Chủ tịch Hồ Chí Minh. (The Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh.)

  • Mộ (n): A general term for a grave or tomb, which can be simple or elaborate. It is the root word within "lăng mộ."

    • Ngôi mộ được chăm sóc cẩn thận. (The grave is carefully tended.)

  • Mộ địa / Nghĩa địa (n): A cemetery or graveyard.

  • Lăng tẩm (n): A term similar to "lăng mộ," often used for royal tombs and their associated buildings.
Synonyms
  • Mausoleum: A large, impressive tomb.
  • Tomb: A general term for a burial vault or chamber.
  • Sepulcher: A stone burial chamber.
Related Cultural Concepts
  • Khu lăng mộ / Quần thể lăng mộ: A tomb complex or necropolis, indicating a group of related tombs in one area.
    • Quần thể lăng mộ các vua nhà Nguyễn. (The complex of tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors.)