Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of colorful, rainbow-hued ancient ceremonial robe or attire: This is the primary meaning, referring to a traditional garment noted for its vibrant, multi-colored appearance, often likened to the colors of a rainbow.
   • An ancient piece of music and dance: This meaning refers to a specific, classical song and dance performance from historical Vietnamese court culture.

Usage Examples

• Noun (garment):

  • Nàng công chúa khoác áo nghê thường lộng lẫy. (The princess wore a magnificent nghê thường robe.)
  • Trong tranh cổ, các tiên nữ thường mặc nghê thường. (In ancient paintings, fairies often wear nghê thường.)

• Noun (music/dance):

  • Điệu múa nghê thường là một phần quan trọng của yến tiệc cung đình. (The nghê thường dance was an important part of royal feasts.)
  • Nhạc nghê thường nghe thật trang trọng và du dương. (The nghê thường music sounds very solemn and melodious.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in historical, literary, or artistic contexts to evoke classical Vietnamese culture. It is not used in everyday modern conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Vũ y nghê thường: A phrase meaning "dancing robes of ," often used poetically to describe graceful, colorful attire in motion.

Synonyms

• Ceremonial robe: For the garment meaning.
• Courtly attire: For the garment meaning.
• Classical dance: For the music/dance meaning.

Related Idioms

• While there are no common idioms using nghê thường itself, it frequently appears in classical poetry and literature to symbolize beauty, elegance, and royal heritage.