thái kỳ

Một lá thái kỳ bay phấp phới trên đỉnh cột cờ.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of flag or banner: "Thái kỳ" refers to a colorful flag, often one with multiple colors or decorative features.
   • A ceremonial or decorative flag: It can denote a flag used for display, ceremony, or ornamentation, distinguished by its vivid appearance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Lá thái kỳ bay phấp phới trong gió. (The colorful flag fluttered in the wind.)
  • Họ treo thái kỳ trước cửa nhà trong dịp lễ. (They hung a decorative banner in front of the house for the festival.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "thái kỳ" is considered literary and is not commonly used in everyday modern conversation. It is more likely to be encountered in historical texts, poetry, or formal descriptions.

Variants and Related Words

• Cờ (n): flag, a more common and general term for any flag.
  • cờ đỏ sao vàng (the red flag with a yellow star)
• Cờ hiệu (n): signal flag, pennant.
• Biểu ngữ (n): banner, often with slogans.

Synonyms

• Banner: A long strip of cloth bearing a slogan or design, hung in a public place.
• Pennant: A tapering flag on a ship, or a flag signifying a sports championship.
• Standard: A flag or other distinctive object carried on a pole to indicate leadership or allegiance.

Notes on Usage

• "Thái kỳ" is an archaic or specialized term. For most contexts involving flags, the simple word "cờ" is used.
• Its primary defining characteristic is its multicolored or ornate nature.