The Vietnamese word "thánh chỉ" is a noun that translates to "imperial edict" in English. It refers to an official decree or command issued by an emperor or a high-ranking authority, particularly in historical contexts related to Vietnamese monarchy.
While "thánh chỉ" primarily refers to an imperial edict, in some contexts, it can be used metaphorically to denote any significant order or instruction that is expected to be obeyed, though this usage is less common.