Definition

1. Noun:
   • Full dress; formal attire: Clothing worn for important ceremonies, official events, or formal occasions, characterized by its elegance, completeness, and adherence to protocol.
   • Ceremonial uniform: A prescribed set of formal clothing, often with specific insignia, worn by officials, military personnel, or members of an organization during state or ceremonial functions.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Các đại biểu mặc lễ phục truyền thống tại buổi lễ. (The delegates wore traditional formal attire at the ceremony.)
  • Lễ phục của quân đội được treo gọn gàng. (The military ceremonial uniform was hung neatly.)
  • Anh ấy đã may một bộ lễ phục mới cho đám cưới. (He had a new set of formal wear tailored for the wedding.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "lễ phục" implies a high degree of formality and is often associated with national, religious, or institutional ceremonies. It can encompass both traditional attire (like the Vietnamese for formal events) and Western-style formal wear (like tuxedos or morning dress) when worn for official functions.

Variants and Related Words

• Trang phục lễ hội (n): Festival costume; attire for festivals. This can be less formal than "lễ phục" and is more associated with cultural celebrations.
• Đồ lễ (n): Ritual garments; clothing specifically for religious rites. This is a more specific subset, often used within a religious context.

Synonyms

• Formal wear: Clothing suitable for formal events.
• Ceremonial dress: Attire worn for ceremonies.
• Full dress: Complete and formal uniform, especially in military or diplomatic contexts.

Related Concepts

• Y phục (n): A more general term for clothing or garments, without the specific ceremonial connotation of "lễ phục".
• Complet (n, from French influence): Sometimes used in Vietnamese to refer to a full formal suit, similar to one component of "lễ phục".

noun

1. full dress; formal uniform