palanquin

/,pælən'ki:n/ Cách viết khác : (palanquin) /,pælən'ki:n/

Thân thiện

A queen travels in a palanquin through the palace gardens.

Definition

Noun: A palanquin is a covered or enclosed litter, often resembling a small cabin or box, designed to carry a single passenger. It is transported by means of poles attached to its sides, which are borne on the shoulders of four or more carriers (bearers). Historically, it was a mode of transport for the wealthy, nobility, or royalty, especially in parts of Asia.

Usage

The word "palanquin" is used to refer to this specific, historical vehicle. It is a formal and somewhat archaic term, most commonly encountered in historical texts, literature, or discussions of traditional cultures.

Examples

• The maharani traveled through the city in an ornate palanquin carried by eight bearers.
• Historical accounts describe the use of the palanquin for ceremonial processions in imperial China.
• The museum exhibit featured a beautifully carved wooden palanquin from the 18th century.

Advanced Usage

• "to be borne/transported/carried in a palanquin": This is the standard construction to describe the action of using this vehicle.
  • The bride was borne to the wedding in a decorated palanquin.

Variants and Related Words

• Palanquin is the standard modern spelling.
• Palankeen is an older, variant spelling.
• Litter (noun): A more general term for a portable bed or couch, often with a canopy, carried on men's shoulders or by animals. A palanquin is a specific, often enclosed, type of litter.
• Sedan chair (noun): A similar European conveyance, usually an enclosed seat for one person carried by two bearers on poles. It is a close synonym but denotes a slightly different cultural and historical context.

Synonyms

• Litter
• Sedan chair
• Portable couch

Idioms

There are no common idioms specifically using the word "palanquin."

Học thuật

Noun

1. a closed litter carried on the shoulders of four bearers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• palankeen