quốc tang
Definition
- Noun:
- National mourning: An official period of mourning declared by a state, typically following the death of a head of state, a major national figure, or a significant national tragedy. It is a solemn observance for the entire nation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chính phủ đã tuyên bố ba ngày quốc tang. (The government declared three days of national mourning.)
- Trong thời gian quốc tang, cờ sẽ được treo rủ. (During the national mourning period, flags will be flown at half-mast.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in formal, official contexts. It often involves state-organized ceremonies, specific protocols for public behavior, and symbols like black ribbons or lowered flags.
Variants and Related Words
- Tang lễ (n): Funeral, funeral rites. This is a general term for funeral ceremonies, whereas specifies a state-level event.
- Tang lễ được tổ chức trang trọng. (The funeral was held solemnly.)
Synonyms
- National mourning: The direct equivalent in English.
- State mourning: Another term with a similar meaning, emphasizing the official state declaration.
Related Idioms
- Treo cờ rủ: To fly flags at half-mast. This is a common action decreed during a period of .
- Cả nước treo cờ rủ trong tuần lễ quốc tang. (The entire nation flew flags at half-mast during the week of national mourning.)