tiệc yến
Definition
- Noun:
- A banquet or feast: A formal, large, and elaborate meal for many guests, often held to celebrate a special occasion. The term carries a classical or literary tone, evoking imagery of traditional, luxurious dining.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà vua tổ chức một tiệc yến long trọng. (The king held a grand banquet.)
- Tiệc yến đó có rất nhiều món ngon. (That feast had many delicious dishes.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase "tiệc yến" is often used in historical, literary, or formal contexts to describe lavish, ceremonial meals, unlike the more common modern word "bữa tiệc".
Variants and Related Words
Yến tiệc (n): A synonym with the same word order reversed, also meaning a banquet or feast.
- Yến tiệc linh đình được tổ chức tại khách sạn. (A sumptuous banquet was held at the hotel.)
Đại yến (n): A grand banquet.
- Đại yến được tổ chức để chào mừng sứ thần. (A grand banquet was held to welcome the envoy.)
Synonyms
- Banquet: A large formal meal for many people.
- Feast: A large and special meal for celebration.
Related Idioms
- While "tiệc yến" itself is not typically part of a common idiom, it is conceptually related to expressions of celebration and lavish hospitality.