lễ tục
Definition
- Noun:
- Customary rites; ritual customs: The established and traditional ceremonies, rituals, or formal practices that are specific to a particular culture, community, or religion. It refers to the customary way of performing formal observances.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lễ tục cưới hỏi ở vùng này rất phức tạp. (The wedding ritual customs in this region are very complex.)
- Ngôi làng vẫn gìn giữ những lễ tục cổ xưa. (The village still preserves its ancient customary rites.)
- Lễ tục này có ý nghĩa tâm linh sâu sắc. (This ritual custom has profound spiritual meaning.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often implies a sense of formality, tradition, and social obligation embedded within cultural practices. It can be used in anthropological or sociological contexts to discuss traditional systems of observance.
Variants and Related Words
- Lễ nghi (n): rites, ceremonies; often used similarly but can be slightly more formal or official.
- Phong tục (n): customs, traditions; a broader term for social customs, not necessarily formal rituals.
- Tập tục (n): practices, usages; similar to "phong tục," emphasizing habitual practices.
Synonyms
- Rituals: prescribed forms for ceremonies.
- Ceremonial customs: traditional formal practices.
- Observances: acts performed as part of a ritual or tradition.
Related Concepts
- Hủ tục (n): outdated or superstitious customs; often contrasted with meaningful .
- Lễ hội (n): festival; a larger event that may incorporate various .