phượng liễn loan nghi
Một chiếc phượng liễn loan nghi được trang trí công phu trong lễ hội truyền thống.
Definition
- Noun:
- A collective term for traditional ceremonial vehicles and paraphernalia, specifically palanquins, carriages, and processional items that are intricately carved, inlaid, or embroidered with images of the phượng (male phoenix) and loan (female phoenix). These are used in royal or highly formal rituals and weddings.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lễ rước dâu của công chúa có đầy đủ phượng liễn loan nghi. (The princess's wedding procession was fully equipped with the ceremonial phoenix palanquins and paraphernalia.)
- Bảo tàng trưng bày một bộ phượng liễn loan nghi từ thời nhà Nguyễn. (The museum displays a set of phoenix-adorned ceremonial objects from the Nguyễn dynasty era.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is highly specific to historical and cultural contexts, particularly describing the opulent and symbolic items used in aristocratic or royal Vietnamese ceremonies. It evokes imagery of imperial tradition and high social status.
Variants and Related Words
- Kiệu (n): A palanquin or sedan chair, often a key component of .
- Nghi trượng (n): Ceremonial paraphernalia or insignia, often part of a formal procession.
- Loan phụng (n): The phoenix couple ( and ), a common symbol of marital happiness and royalty in decorations.
Synonyms
- Ceremonial phoenix palanquins and regalia.
- Imperial wedding procession objects.
- Ornate phoenix-adorned ceremonial vehicles.
Related Concepts
- Lễ nghi cung đình: Court rituals and ceremonies, the primary context for using .
- Đồ tế khí: Ritual implements, a broader category that may include such ornate items.