thường tân

Thường tân là lễ cúng cơm mới sau mùa gặt.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Harvest offering ceremony: An archaic term referring to a traditional ceremony to offer the first cooked rice of the new harvest, expressing gratitude and praying for continued abundance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Lễ thường tân được tổ chức vào đầu mùa gặt. (The harvest offering ceremony is held at the beginning of the harvest season.)
  • Phong tục thường tân giờ đây rất hiếm thấy. (The custom of the harvest offering ceremony is now very rare.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "thường tân" is primarily used in historical, anthropological, or literary contexts to describe an old Vietnamese agricultural ritual. It is considered an archaism in modern language.

Variants and Related Words

• Lễ cúng cơm mới: (n) A more common and contemporary phrase meaning "new rice offering ceremony," which carries the same essential meaning as "thường tân."

Synonyms

• First fruits ceremony: A ceremony offering the first agricultural products of the season.
• Harvest ritual: A general term for ceremonies related to the harvest.

Notes on Usage

• "Thường tân" is an obsolete term. For clear communication, especially with learners, it is recommended to use the modern equivalent "lễ cúng cơm mới" instead.