thiên đàn
Definition
- Noun:
- Altar of Heaven: A historical, ceremonial platform or esplanade specifically constructed for imperial sacrifices and rituals dedicated to Heaven (or the supreme celestial power).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hoàng đế tiến hành lễ tế tại thiên đàn. (The emperor performed the ritual at the Altar of Heaven.)
- Thiên đàn là một công trình kiến trúc linh thiêng thời phong kiến. (The Altar of Heaven was a sacred architectural structure in the feudal period.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in historical, cultural, or architectural contexts to refer to specific ancient Vietnamese or East Asian ceremonial sites, analogous to the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
Variants and Related Words
- Đàn tế (n): A general term for a sacrificial altar.
- Đàn tế được dựng lên để cúng tế thần linh. (A sacrificial altar was erected to worship the deities.)
Synonyms
- Ceremonial platform: A raised level surface for public ceremonies.
- Sacrificial altar: A structure used for offering sacrifices.
Related Concepts
- Tế trời: The act of worshipping or making sacrifices to Heaven.
- Lễ tế trời thường được cử hành long trọng. (The ceremony for worshipping Heaven was often solemnly performed.)