quốc lễ
Definition
- Noun:
- National ceremony / state ceremony: An official, formal public event or ritual of great importance, organized and recognized by a nation or its government. It often commemorates a significant national event, historical figure, or embodies state tradition.
- National holiday: A public holiday recognized and celebrated across the entire nation, often marked by official ceremonies.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lễ Quốc khánh là một quốc lễ quan trọng. (National Day is an important national ceremony.)
- Cả nước nghỉ làm trong ngày quốc lễ đó. (The whole country has a day off on that national holiday.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is formal and used in official or historical contexts to denote events of the highest ceremonial order for a country.
Variants and Related Words
- Lễ quốc gia: (n) A synonym for "quốc lễ," meaning national ceremony.
- Ngày lễ quốc gia: (n) National holiday.
- Quốc tang: (n) State funeral; a specific type of national ceremony.
Synonyms
- State ceremony: An official public ritual conducted by the state.
- National holiday: A public holiday celebrated nationwide.
- Official observance: A formal commemoration recognized by authorities.
Related Concepts
- Lễ hội: (n) Festival; a broader term for celebrations, which can be local or cultural, not necessarily national.
- Nghi lễ: (n) Ritual; refers more to the prescribed form of the ceremony itself.