lỡi

Một người đàn ông lỡi trước bàn thờ tổ tiên.

Definition

1. Verb (archaic/dialectal):
   • To worship; to perform a rite or ceremony: An archaic or dialectal variant of the verb "lễ," meaning to conduct a ritual act of veneration, often towards ancestors or deities.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Gia đình lỡi ông vải vào ngày rằm. (The family worships their ancestors on the full moon day.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily found in historical texts, poetry, or specific regional dialects. In modern standard Vietnamese, the verb "lễ" or the phrase "cúng lễ" is almost always used instead.

Variants and Related Words

• Lễ (v): to worship; to perform a ceremonial rite.

  • Người dân lễ Phật tại chùa. (People worship Buddha at the pagoda.)

• Cúng lễ (v): to worship; to make offerings in a ceremony.

  • Họ cúng lễ tổ tiên rất long trọng. (They worship their ancestors very solemnly.)

Synonyms

• Worship: to show reverence and adoration for a deity or ancestor.
• Venerate: to regard with great respect.
• Honor (ritually): to perform rites to show respect.

Notes on Usage

• The word "lỡi" is considered obsolete in contemporary standard Vietnamese. Learners should use "lễ" or "cúng lễ" for clarity and modern understanding. Its usage is now mostly confined to understanding older literature or specific local expressions.