thảm đỏ
Definition
- Noun:
- Red carpet: A long, red-colored floor covering that is rolled out on a walkway to formally welcome and honor important guests, such as dignitaries, celebrities, or VIPs, at official state events, film premieres, or award ceremonies. It symbolizes honor, prestige, and a grand reception.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các ngôi sao điện ảnh bước đi trên thảm đỏ tại Liên hoan phim Cannes. (Movie stars walk on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival.)
- Sân bay đã trải thảm đỏ để đón nguyên thủ quốc gia. (The airport rolled out the red carpet to welcome the head of state.)
- Lễ trao giải có thảm đỏ rất dài và lộng lẫy. (The awards ceremony had a very long and glamorous red carpet.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used metaphorically to describe an exceptionally warm, respectful, or luxurious welcome given to someone.
- Công ty đã trải thảm đỏ để mời chuyên gia nổi tiếng về làm việc. (The company rolled out the red carpet to invite the famous expert to come work.)
Variants and Related Words
- Trải thảm đỏ (verb phrase): to roll out the red carpet; to give a grand, formal welcome.
- Thành phố trải thảm đỏ đón đoàn đại biểu. (The city rolled out the red carpet to welcome the delegation.)
Synonyms
- Red carpet: The direct equivalent.
- Grand reception: A formal and splendid welcome.
- VIP treatment: Special treatment reserved for very important persons.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Roll out the red carpet: To give someone a very special and formal welcome. This is the direct English idiom corresponding to "trải thảm đỏ."
- Họ luôn trải thảm đỏ mỗi khi khách quan trọng tới thăm. (They always roll out the red carpet whenever an important guest visits.)