Definition

1. Noun:
   • A golden register or book: Historically, a ceremonial book or register with yellow-golden pages, often used for imperial edicts, royal decrees, or important genealogical records.
   • A book made from yellow paper: Specifically refers to a type of book made from paper produced from the "hoàng tiết" tree, giving it a distinctive yellow or golden color, used for special documents.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhà vua ghi tên các vị trạng nguyên vào quyển vàng. (The king recorded the names of the top scholars in the golden register.)
  • Quyển vàng lưu giữ các sắc phong của triều đình. (The golden book preserves the royal edicts of the court.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily historical and literary, evoking imagery of authority, permanence, and high honor, often in the context of feudal dynasties.

Variants and Related Words

• Sổ vàng (n): golden register; a similar term for a ledger or book of honor.
  • Tên anh ấy được ghi trong sổ vàng của trường. (His name is inscribed in the school's golden book of honor.)

Synonyms

• Golden book: A book with golden pages or covers.
• Imperial register: A official record book of a royal court.
• Ledger of honor: A book recording names of honorees.

Related Idioms

• Ghi tên vào quyển vàng: To have one's name inscribed in the golden book; meaning to achieve great honor or everlasting fame.
  • Chiến công của vị tướng đã được ghi tên vào quyển vàng. (The general's military exploits were inscribed in the golden book.)