ngai
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- Throne: A special, often ornate and elevated chair used by a sovereign, such as a king, queen, or emperor, during official ceremonies and as a symbol of royal authority.
- Ancestral Altar Tablet Seat: A ceremonial stand or seat, often resembling a small throne, used on a family altar to hold the ancestral tablets (linh vị) during worship.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà vua ngồi trên ngai. (The king sits on the throne.)
- Ngai vàng tượng trưng cho quyền lực tối cao. (The golden throne symbolizes supreme power.)
- Trên bàn thờ có một chiếc ngai để đặt bài vị. (On the altar, there is a seat to place the ancestral tablet.)
Advanced Usage
- "ngai vàng": Literally "golden throne"; a common term specifically for the royal throne, often used metaphorically to refer to the monarchy or sovereign power itself.
- Cuộc tranh giành ngai vàng. (The struggle for the throne.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ngai thờ (n): Worship seat/altar throne; specifically refers to the seat for ancestral tablets on the family altar.
Synonyms
- Throne: The seat of a sovereign.
- Seat: A place for sitting, especially one of authority (e.g., ).
Related Idioms
- Lên ngôi / lên ngai: To ascend the throne; to be crowned.
- Vị hoàng tử trẻ đã chính thức lên ngôi. (The young prince has officially ascended the throne.)