ngự uyển
Definition
- Noun:
- Imperial Garden: A private garden or park located within the grounds of a royal palace, historically reserved for the exclusive use of the emperor, his family, and the royal court.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các cung tần thường dạo mát trong ngự uyển. (The royal concubines often took leisurely walks in the imperial garden.)
- Ngự uyển thời Lý được mô tả là nơi có nhiều hoa thơm và hồ nước đẹp. (The imperial garden of the Ly Dynasty was described as a place with many fragrant flowers and beautiful lakes.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is historical and literary, primarily used in contexts relating to Vietnam's feudal history, classical literature, or descriptions of royal architecture.
Variants and Related Words
- Ngự hoa viên: A more specific term for an imperial flower garden.
- Ngự viên: A slightly more general term for an imperial park or garden.
Synonyms
- Royal garden
- Palace garden
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms using "ngự uyển," the concept is central to the literary and historical theme of "cung đình" (the royal court), often evoking images of secluded beauty, royal privilege, and courtly life.