lễ lạt

lễ lạt

Một người đàn ông mang một mâm lễ lạt đến nhà một vị quan.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Ceremonies and rituals; formal observances: Refers to the collective customs, rites, and formalities performed on specific occasions, such as holidays, anniversaries, or religious events. It emphasizes the traditional and procedural aspects.
    • The practice of giving gifts to superiors or influential people: Denotes the custom, sometimes seen as obligatory, of presenting gifts to those in power or authority, often during festivals or special occasions to show respect, seek favor, or fulfill a social expectation.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Dịp Tết đến, lễ lạt nhiều khi rất tốn kém. (When Tet comes, ceremonies and rituals can often be very costly.)
    • Ông ấy không thích những lễ lạt phiền phức. (He does not like complicated formalities.)
    • Việc lễ lạt cho các quan chức là một thói quen xấu cần bỏ. (The practice of giving gifts to officials is a bad habit that needs to be abandoned.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term often carries a slightly negative or burdensome connotation, implying that these rituals or obligatory gift-giving practices are cumbersome, expensive, or overly formal.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lễ (n): ceremony, rite; gift. A core component of "lễ lạt."
    • lễ cưới (wedding ceremony)
  • Lễ nghi (n): rites and ceremonies; formal etiquette.
    • lễ nghi truyền thống (traditional rites)
  • Lễ vật (n): ceremonial offering; gift presented at a ceremony.
    • mang lễ vật đến đền (to bring offerings to the temple)
Synonyms
  • Ceremonies: formal acts performed on special occasions.
  • Formalities: conventional requirements of etiquette.
  • Rituals: prescribed order of performing ceremonies.
  • Gift-giving (to authority): the act of presenting gifts to those in power.
Related Idioms
  • Lễ lộc: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably to refer to ceremonies and the associated gifts or expenses.
    • Cứ dịp giỗ chạp là đủ thứ lễ lộc. (Every death anniversary occasion involves all sorts of ceremonies and offerings.)
  • Lễ phép: polite, well-mannered (refers to behavior, not ceremonies).
    • Đứa trẻ rất lễ phép. (The child is very polite.)