mũ bình thiên
Definition
- Noun:
- The Bình Thiên Hat: A specific type of ceremonial crown or headdress worn historically by the Vietnamese emperor (the king) during important rituals, most notably when performing sacrifices or rites to Heaven.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà vua đội mũ bình thiên trong buổi lễ tế trời. (The king wore the Bình Thiên hat during the ceremony to worship Heaven.)
- Mũ bình thiên là một phần quan trọng của trang phục nghi lễ hoàng gia. (The Bình Thiên hat was an important part of the royal ceremonial attire.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in historical, academic, or cultural contexts to describe imperial regalia. It is not used in modern, everyday language.
- It symbolizes the emperor's role as the "Son of Heaven" and his supreme authority to communicate between the earthly realm and the celestial sphere.
Variants and Related Words
- Mũ miện / Cửu Long miện (n): Imperial crown; often used more broadly for royal crowns, which may be elaborately decorated with dragons.
- Áo bào / Long bào (n): Imperial robe; the ceremonial robe worn by the emperor, often together with the .
Synonyms
- Ceremonial imperial crown
- Ritual headdress of the emperor
Cultural Note
- The is a key element of the Vietnamese emperor's formal ritual costume, reflecting Confucian and imperial traditions. Its design and use were strictly codified, emphasizing the solemnity and sacred nature of state rituals performed by the monarch.