tiết mao
Definition
- Noun:
- A ceremonial banner or standard: A specific type of flag or pennant, often featuring a tuft of hair or feathers, historically used as a royal insignia in Vietnam. It was bestowed by the king upon officials as a symbol of authority and mandate when they were dispatched on official missions.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà vua trao tiết mao cho sứ giả trước khi lên đường. (The king bestowed the ceremonial banner upon the envoy before the journey.)
- Tiết mao là biểu tượng cho quyền lực của triều đình. (The tiết mao was a symbol of the court's authority.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in historical and literary contexts describing feudal Vietnamese administration and royal protocols. It is an archaic term not used in modern daily language.
Variants and Related Words
- Cờ lệnh (n): command flag; a general term for a flag used to convey orders or signify authority.
- Ấn tín (n): seal; another object symbolizing official power and authorization.
Synonyms
- Royal standard: A flag or banner representing a monarch.
- Ceremonial pennant: A flag, often forked or tapered, used in ceremonies.
- Insignia of authority: A distinguishing badge or symbol of official power.
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