nguyên tiêu
Definition
- Noun:
- The night of the first full moon of the lunar year: This is the primary meaning, referring specifically to the 15th night (full moon) of the first month in the traditional lunisolar calendar, celebrated as a festival.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lễ hội đèn lồng thường được tổ chức vào đêm Nguyên Tiêu. (Lantern festivals are often held on the night of Nguyên Tiêu.)
- Nguyên Tiêu còn được gọi là Tết Thượng Nguyên. (Nguyên Tiêu is also called the Upper Yuan Festival.)
Advanced Usage
- "Nguyên Tiêu" as a cultural concept: The term is deeply tied to East Asian traditions, marking the culmination of the Lunar New Year celebrations. It is associated with family reunions, lantern viewing, and solving riddles written on lanterns.
Variants and Related Words
- Rằm tháng Giêng: This is the common vernacular name for the same occasion, meaning "the full moon of the first month."
- Tết Thượng Nguyên: A more formal or ceremonial name for the festival.
Synonyms
- Lantern Festival: The common English name for this festival.
- First Full Moon Festival: A descriptive translation.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms using the word "Nguyên Tiêu" itself, the festival is central to the proverb:
- "Lễ Phật quanh năm không bằng Rằm tháng Giêng." (Worshipping Buddha all year is not equal to doing so on the full moon of the first month.) This highlights the special significance of the Nguyên Tiêu occasion.