ngai rồng

Vua ngồi trên ngai rồng để thiết triều.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The Dragon Throne: A traditional Vietnamese term for the imperial throne, symbolizing the supreme power and authority of the emperor. The term combines "ngai" (throne) and "rồng" (dragon), the dragon being a sacred symbol of the emperor and imperial power.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhà vua ngự trên ngai rồng. (The king sat upon the Dragon Throne.)
  • Ngai rồng là biểu tượng của quyền lực hoàng gia. (The Dragon Throne is a symbol of royal power.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical, literary, or formal contexts to refer poetically to the monarchy or sovereign authority itself, not just the physical object.
  • Kẻ nào dám nhòm ngó ngai rồng? (Who dares to covet the Dragon Throne?)

Variants and Related Words

• Ngai vàng (n): The Golden Throne. This is a more common synonym with identical meaning and usage.
  • Ngai vàng của triều Nguyễn. (The Golden Throne of the Nguyen Dynasty.)

Synonyms

• Throne: The chair of state for a sovereign.
• Imperial throne: Specifically denotes the throne of an emperor.

Related Idioms

• While not a standalone idiom, the term is central to expressions concerning royal authority, such as "kế vị ngai rồng" (to succeed to the Dragon Throne) or "tranh đoạt ngai rồng" (to contend for the Dragon Throne).