Definition

1. Noun:
   • A royal edict or decree: "ngọc chiếu" refers to an official order or proclamation issued by a king or emperor, written on special paper or silk. It is an archaic, literary term.
   • A royal command: It signifies a mandate or directive coming directly from the sovereign.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhà vua ban hành ngọc chiếu để triệu tập quần thần. (The king issued a royal edict to summon the court officials.)
  • Ngọc chiếu của hoàng đế được truyền đi khắp thiên hạ. (The emperor's royal decree was disseminated throughout the realm.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily found in historical texts, literature, or when discussing feudal history. It is not used in modern administrative or legal contexts.
• It carries a connotation of supreme authority and formality.

Variants and Related Words

• Ngọc chỉ (玉旨): A direct synonym with identical meaning (royal decree). As per the reference, "ngọc chiếu" is defined as "như ngọc chỉ" (same as ngọc chỉ).
• Chiếu chỉ (詔旨): Another term for an imperial edict.
• Thánh chỉ (聖旨): An imperial order (literally, "sacred decree").

Synonyms

• Royal decree / Imperial edict: (Sắc lệnh của vua/hoàng đế).
• Royal mandate: (Mệnh lệnh hoàng gia).

Notes

• "Ngọc chiếu" is a Sino-Vietnamese compound word (Hán Việt): "ngọc" (玉) means jade, symbolizing preciousness and royalty; "chiếu" (詔) means to proclaim or an edict.
• The provided reference from the Vietnamese-French dictionary confirms the archaic nature and meaning: "ordonnance royale" (royal ordinance).

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