quốc táng
Definition
- Noun:
- State funeral: A funeral ceremony for a person of significant national merit, organized and funded by the state as a public honor.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cố Tổng Bí thư được cử hành quốc táng với nghi lễ trọng thể. (The late General Secretary was given a state funeral with solemn rites.)
- Lễ quốc táng là hình thức vinh danh cao nhất của Nhà nước dành cho một công dân. (A state funeral is the highest form of honor the State bestows upon a citizen.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used almost exclusively in formal, official, and journalistic contexts to describe a major national event.
- It implies the deceased individual made extraordinary contributions, often in politics, military, science, or culture.
Variants and Related Words
Lễ quốc tang (n): This is the more common full phrase for "state funeral ceremony."
- Lễ quốc tang được truyền hình trực tiếp trên tất cả các kênh quốc gia. (The state funeral ceremony was broadcast live on all national channels.)
Tang lễ cấp nhà nước (n): A descriptive phrase meaning "state-level funeral rites."
Synonyms
- State funeral: The direct equivalent in English.
Related Concepts
- Quốc khóc (v): A poetic or rhetorical expression meaning "the nation mourns," often used in headlines or speeches accompanying news of a state funeral.
- Lễ truy điệu (n): Memorial service. A state funeral typically includes a national memorial service.