miện

Nhà vua đội chiếc miện vàng khi làm lễ tế trời.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A crown: A ceremonial headpiece, specifically one worn by a monarch, such as a king or emperor, during important rituals or sacrifices. It is a symbol of supreme authority and sovereignty.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhà vua đội miện khi tế trời. (The king wears a crown when performing the celestial sacrifice.)
  • Chiếc miện vàng được chế tác tinh xảo. (The golden crown is exquisitely crafted.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "miện" is classical and is primarily used in historical, literary, or formal contexts related to ancient Vietnamese royalty and ceremonies. It is not used in everyday modern conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Mũ miện (n): This is a more common compound term meaning "crown" or "royal headdress," often used interchangeably with "miện".
  • Bảo tàng trưng bày chiếc mũ miện của triều đại cũ. (The museum displays the crown of the old dynasty.)

Synonyms

• Crown: A circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch.
• Coronet: A small crown, often worn by nobility.
• Diadem: A jeweled crown or headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty.

Related Idioms

• "Đội miện": To wear the crown; to be the monarch.
  • Người đội miện phải gánh vác trọng trách. (The one who wears the crown must bear the heavy responsibility.)