quốc thiều
Definition
- Noun:
- National anthem: The official musical composition that symbolically represents a nation, typically played or sung on state occasions, during official ceremonies, and at international events to express patriotism and national identity.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mọi người đứng nghiêm trang khi nghe quốc thiều. (Everyone stands solemnly when listening to the national anthem.)
- Quốc thiều của Việt Nam là "Tiến Quân Ca". (The national anthem of Vietnam is "Marching Song".)
- Lễ khai mạc bắt đầu bằng phần trình diễn quốc thiều. (The opening ceremony began with a performance of the national anthem.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is formal and used in official, ceremonial, or patriotic contexts. It refers specifically to the musical piece itself, not the act of singing it.
Variants and Related Words
- Quốc ca (n): This is the more common and standard synonym for "national anthem" in modern Vietnamese. "Quốc thiều" is a more classical or literary term.
- Học sinh hát quốc ca vào sáng thứ Hai. (Students sing the national anthem on Monday mornings.)
Synonyms
- National anthem: The official song of a country.
Related Terms
- Quốc kỳ (n): national flag.
- Quốc huy (n): national emblem.