thái miếu
Definition
- Noun:
- Ancestral Temple of the Royal Family: The primary and most specific meaning refers to the temple dedicated to the worship of the ancestors of a Vietnamese king or royal dynasty. It is a place for official state rituals honoring royal forebears.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lễ tế tổ tiên được cử hành trang trọng tại thái miếu. (The ancestral worship ceremony was solemnly performed at the Royal Ancestral Temple.)
- Thái miếu là một công trình kiến trúc quan trọng trong hoàng thành. (The Royal Ancestral Temple is an important architectural structure within the imperial citadel.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thái miếu" is distinct from more general terms for temples. It carries a specific connotation of state ritual, imperial authority, and dynastic lineage, rather than personal or communal worship.
Variants and Related Words
- Thái Tổ Miếu (n): A temple specifically dedicated to the founding emperor of a dynasty.
- Thái Tổ Miếu thờ vị hoàng đế đầu tiên của triều đại. (The Temple of the Dynastic Founder worships the first emperor of the dynasty.)
- Thế Miếu (n): Another term for a royal ancestral temple within the Nguyễn Dynasty's imperial complex in Huế.
- Miếu (n): A general term for a temple or shrine for venerating deities or ancestors, not exclusively royal.
Synonyms
- Royal Ancestral Temple: The direct and most accurate translation.
- Imperial Ancestral Shrine: Emphasizes its connection to the emperor and the state.
Related Concepts
- Tông Miếu (n): A classical term, also meaning ancestral temple of the ruling house, often used in historical and literary contexts.
- Tế lễ (v/n): To perform a ritual sacrifice / a ritual ceremony. This is the primary activity conducted at a .