tang gia
Definition
- Noun:
- A household in mourning / A bereaved family: Refers specifically to a family that is currently observing funeral rites and mourning the death of a member. It describes the collective state and social context of the family during the period of a funeral.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tang gia không nên tổ chức ăn uống linh đình. (A bereaved family should not organize lavish feasts.)
- Cả tang gia đều mặc đồ trắng. (The entire mourning household is dressed in white.)
- Mọi người đến chia buồn cùng tang gia. (People came to offer condolences to the bereaved family.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal, social, or literary contexts to denote the family unit as the central entity in funeral ceremonies. It implies a period of grief and prescribed rituals.
Variants and Related Words
- Đại tang (n): official or grand mourning period.
- Quốc tang (n): national mourning.
- Gia đình có tang (n phr): a family in mourning (a more descriptive phrase).
Synonyms
- Bereaved family: A family that has lost a loved one.
- Household in mourning: Emphasizes the domestic unit during the funeral period.
Related Idioms
- Tang gia bối rối: Literally "the bereaved family is in disarray." An idiom describing a state of confusion, disorder, or complicated troubles, often used metaphorically beyond funeral contexts.
- Dự án mới giống như tang gia bối rối. (The new project is like a chaotic mess.)